I will do the antivirus thing shortly; what I did do was find the same item, but it was only 1.77 GB in size and instead of MKV it is a MP4 file. Moved the file around to different locations as a test. No issues.
I agree that I have found an array of speeds depending on a file type. I have never found rhyme nor reason as to why.
Could be that AntiVirus reads files differently
Could be that Windows reads files differently
Could be a very easy explanation but to be quite honest, I’ve never looked into it?
For what it’s worth:
- Why is it faster to transfer mp4 files than mkv files?
MP4 files are generally transferred faster than MKV files due to their smaller file sizes and efficient compression methods. While both formats can utilize the same video codecs, MP4 often employs codecs like H.264 which are specifically optimized for streaming and result in lower file sizes without compromising quality. MKV files, on the other hand, can have larger file sizes even when using the same codecs, making them slower to transfer.
- File Size:
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MP4 files are typically smaller than MKV files, even when using the same codecs. This is because MP4 containers and codecs are more optimized for efficient compression, especially for streaming.
- Codecs:
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While both formats can use the same video codecs, MP4 is more commonly used with codecs like H.264, which are known for their efficient compression and lower bandwidth requirements, leading to smaller file sizes. MKV can also use H.264 or HEVC,but HEVC may not be as widely supported by streaming platforms and devices, potentially leading to larger files or compatibility issues.
- Why is it faster to transfer some file types as opposed to others in Windows 11
In Windows 11, transferring a few large files is generally faster than transferring many small files due to overhead associated with each file transfer. The system needs to negotiate and manage the transfer for each file, which adds time, especially for small files. Additionally, the type of file system (like NTFS vs. FAT32) and the speed of the storage devices and USB ports can also influence transfer speeds.
- File Count and Overhead:
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Transferring many small files increases the overhead because the system has to handle a separate transfer for each one. This can add up, especially when comparing it to a single large file where the transfer negotiation only needs to happen once.
- File System:
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The file system (e.g., NTFS, FAT32) on the drive affects transfer speeds. NTFS is generally faster than FAT32.
- Storage Device Speed:
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The speed of your hard drive, SSD, or other storage device also impacts transfer speeds.
- USB Port:
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The speed of the USB port (USB 3.0/3.1 are faster) can also affect transfer rates if you're using external storage.
- Network Transfer:
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When transferring over a network, factors like network latency, bandwidth, and network congestion can also affect transfer speeds.
- Compression:
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Compressing files before transferring can reduce the overall file size, making them transfer faster.
In summary, the number of files, the type of file system, the storage device speed, and other factors like compression, can significantly influence how quickly files transfer in Windows 11
