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RealVideo at a glance
RealVideo
Convert RealVideo files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.rv, .rm, .rmvb
MIME types
video/vnd.rn-realvideo, video/x-real-video
Created
1997
Inventor
RealNetworks
Status
legacy
VST at a glance
VST
Convert VST files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.vst
MIME types
image/x-vst
Created
1987
Inventor
Truevision
Status
active
Format comparison
| Feature | RealVideo | VST |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1997 | 1987 |
| Inventor | RealNetworks | Truevision |
| Status | legacy | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use RealVideo
- Your source file is already in RealVideo.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to VST.
- RealVideo is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use VST
- Your target workflow expects VST.
- Improve delivery compatibility with VST.
- VST is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RealVideo to VST?
Convert to VST only when preserving or recovering early Truevision graphics assets in their original form, or when bridging those files into a contemporary raster format for access and restoration.
What changes when converting RealVideo to VST?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to VST removes layer support. Moving to VST removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting RealVideo to VST?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.