TOD file format
| Extension | .tod |
| Category | video |
| Description | The TOD file format is a high-definition video file format used to store video footage shot on JVC solid-state camcorders such as the GZ-HD7, GZ-HD5 and GZ-HD5. TOD recordings contain high-definition MPEG-2 (H.262) streams similar to those used in MTS video clips shot with support for AVCHD devices. This format is specific to some camcorder models and may not be as widely supported as more common video file formats. |
| Technical details | The TOD file format is a video format used to store high-definition recordings shot with JVC Everio camcorders and similar devices. The TOD format is used for recording to solid-state hard drives and memory cards. The format supports 1080/60i and 1080/50i resolutions. Video can be recorded in 1440x1080 or 1920x1080 pixel resolution. The video is compressed using the MPEG-2 Video codec, and the format can record video in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The TOD format is identified as "Transport stream on disk" and is a file-based format used to store data on random access devices. Audio data in TOD format is typically compressed using MPEG1 Layer II. Viewing and editing TOD files may require specialized software as it is a proprietary format. Some cameras come with software that can convert TOD files to more universal formats such as AVI or MPEG. |