<p>They both are powered by flash, which can read most file types, so I think it really has to do with the way and speed it is buffered.</p>

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<p>For me personally seems youtube videos crisper in 1080 or "original size".</p>

<p>Vimeo seems a little fuzzy when HD is on.</p>

<p>What technology does Youtube use, and why is it apparently better? What is the difference between the two technologies?</p>

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As it stands, the title of your question could be on topic, but the body of the question is definitely off topic.  Please edit the question to better fit the guidelines in the [FAQ](http://avp.stackexchange.com/faq)
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@FriendOfGeorge: I edited the last sentence to conform to the title. Is the question now on topic?
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@TomAu: since this question was closed over 3 years ago,  it is probably best to ask a new question.
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Which technology do YouTube and Vimeo use for processing 1080 HD Video?
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# Which technology do YouTube and Vimeo use for processing 1080 HD Video?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-01-10)

For me personally seems youtube videos crisper in 1080 or "original size".

Vimeo seems a little fuzzy when HD is on.

What technology does Youtube use, and why is it apparently better? What is the difference between the two technologies?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: As it stands, the title of your question could be on topic, but the body of the question is definitely off topic.  Please edit the question to better fit the guidelines in the [FAQ](http://avp.stackexchange.com/faq)  
> **username_2**: @FriendOfGeorge: I edited the last sentence to conform to the title. Is the question now on topic?  
> **username_1**: @TomAu: since this question was closed over 3 years ago,  it is probably best to ask a new question.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2013-01-13. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

They both are powered by flash, which can read most file types, so I think it really has to do with the way and speed it is buffered.


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