The Best Format For YouTube Videos

YouTube’s got a funny video from Dr. McHelpman explaining what the optimal format for uploading to YouTube is. Watch it:

If you don’t have time for a chuckle, the answer is: MPEG-4 format, 320×240 resolution, MP3 audio at 30 frames per second. I love that they’re using funny videos as entries in the help center.
Other videos from YouTube help:
Why videos don’t play:

Introducing the YouTube Help Center:

Why your video isn’t in search results:

Original post by Nathan Weinberg