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VCD is short for Video Compact Disk and can store video on a Compact Disc. VCDs are playable in dedicated VCD players, nearly all personal computers, most modern DVD- Video players, and some video game consoles. VCD video is in format and as a resolution of 352 × 240 pixels (about a quarter of full TV resolution).

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