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MOD file format

Extension.mod
Categoryvideo
Programs
VLC Media Player
Windows Media Player
Main programQuicktime Player
Description.mod The .mod file format is associated with camcorder video files used by JVC, Panasonic, and Canon in some models of digital camcorders. MOD files are essentially MPEG- video files with audio in MPEG- Audio Layer II format, but they are stored with a .mod extensionThese files can typically be opened and converted to more common video formats using various video editing software. However, the .mod format is not as widely used as more standard video formats like AVI or MP.
Technical detailsThe `.mod` file format is used differently in music and video. In music, it emerged from the 1980s Amiga scene for use in tracker programs like ProTracker, where it blends digital sound samples with playback instructions, typically across four channels. This format is efficient for creating complex, compact music tracks, often used in video games and demos. For video, `.mod` is used in standard definition camcorders from brands like JVC, Panasonic, and Canon, producing files similar to MPEG-2 videos with resolutions like 720x480 (NTSC) or 720x576 (PAL). These files, despite the `.mod` extension, can usually be renamed to `.mpg` or `.mpeg` for broader software compatibility. Both in music and video, `.mod` files are proprietary and often need specific software or systems. For wider use, they're typically converted to formats like MP3 or WAV for audio, and AVI or MP4 for video. The application of `.mod` in music or video influences its technical specifications and the choice of playback and editing tools.
MIME type
video/mpeg