Modern encoders, such as the BL Fast Start extension for Blender , allow users to place the "MOOV atom" at the beginning of the file. This enables "Fast Start," where videos begin playing almost instantly while still downloading, a critical feature for high-performance YouTube and web video delivery.
Recent updates to the container format and the tools that handle it have introduced several "new" capabilities:
To take advantage of these newer MP4 features, various professional and consumer tools have updated their support: