OGV (Ogg Video) uses Xiph.org's Theora video codec with Vorbis audio — an entirely open-source video stack. The Mobile Video preset produces optimized MP4 with H.264 Baseline Profile and AAC audio, designed for the broadest possible compatibility across smartphones, tablets, and portable media devices regardless of brand or operating system.

No mobile operating system includes a native Theora decoder. OGV files simply do not play on phones or tablets without third-party apps like VLC. The Mobile Video preset eliminates this problem by producing H.264 content that every mobile device manufactured since 2008 can hardware-decode with optimal battery efficiency.

Unlike device-specific presets (iPhone, Android, Kindle), the Mobile Video preset targets the lowest common denominator — H.264 Baseline Profile Level 3.1 — ensuring playback on everything from budget feature phones to flagship smartphones without any device-specific tuning.

FFmpeg decodes the Theora video and Vorbis audio from the OGV container, then transcodes to H.264 Baseline Profile Level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio at 44.1 kHz stereo. Resolution is capped at 720p for universal mobile decoder compatibility. Bitrate targets 1.5-3 Mbps for video and 128 kbps for audio. The output MP4 uses faststart for instant playback over mobile networks. Baseline Profile ensures compatibility with the oldest mobile hardware decoders.

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

Mobile Video uses H.264 Baseline Profile — the most universally supported profile. Device-specific presets use High Profile for better quality but narrower compatibility. Choose Mobile Video when the target device is unknown.

Yes. H.264 Baseline in MP4 plays on every iPhone since iPhone 3G (2008) and every Android device since Android 2.3 (2010).

720p ensures hardware decoding on all mobile devices. Some older phones cannot hardware-decode 1080p H.264, causing stuttering and battery drain.

The Mobile Video output is typically 30-50% smaller than the OGV at comparable or better visual quality, thanks to H.264's compression efficiency advantage over Theora.

Yes. H.264 MP4 is universally supported by iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and every other messaging platform.

Device	OGV	Mobile Video
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	OGV	Mobile Video
Full Name	Ogg Video	Mobile Device Video
Extension	.ogv	.mp4
Best For	Open source	Universal mobile

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