AVI


WMV

QuickTime

EXE

MPEG4

GIF

Flash - SWF

Flash - FLV

Quality


Depends on codec

High

High

Lossless

High

Low

Lossless or JPG

High

File size


Depends on codec

Good

Good
Depends on recording*
Good

Can be very large
Depends on recording*

Good
Can contain interactive elements












Embed in webpage















Compatible on a wide range of PCs
Depends on codec


Requires QuickTime or 3rd party software to be installed

Requires QuickTime or 3rd party software to be installed

(when embedded in a webpage)




Compatible with Macs
Depends on codec
Not playable by Macs without 3rd party software





(when embedded in a webpage)




In FlashBack editions


Pro, Plus, Express

Pro, Plus, Express

Pro, Plus

Pro

Pro, Plus, Express

Pro, Plus

Pro, Plus

Pro, Plus


* The filesize of EXE and Flash-SWF exports may be significantly higher than AVI, WMV, QuickTime or Flash-FLV if the movie contains movement or animation