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Basic information about H264 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension H264（*.H264 or *.h264）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the H264 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the H264 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the H264 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support H264 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the H264 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the H264 file?
  • How to open a H264 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a H264 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a H264 file?
  • How to convert H264 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to H264 file format?


1.Detail information about H264 file extension: H.264 Encoded Video File

File type H.264 Encoded Video File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description H264 file is a H.264 Encoded Video File. An H264 file is a video file encoded with H.264 compression, which is a popular format for high definition video. It is often used as the video format for AVCHD camcorders, HDTV, Blu-ray, and HD DVD. H264 generally refers to a video file that is actually an .MP4 file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert H264 files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 Ultimate
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Roxio Toast 16
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player



How to convert H264 files to another file format?

There are 27 records in our database eligible for H264 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve H264 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

H264 to 3G2 H264 to 3GP H264 to ASF H264 to AVI
H264 to BIK H264 to BNK H264 to DASH H264 to DIVX
H264 to FLV H264 to H261 H264 to H263 H264 to M2TS
H264 to M2V H264 to M4V H264 to MJPG H264 to MKV
H264 to MOV H264 to MP3 H264 to MP4 H264 to MPEG
H264 to MPG H264 to MTS H264 to VLC H264 to VOB
H264 to WEBM H264 to WMV H264 to XVID


How to convert another files to H264 file format?

There are 26 records in our database eligible for another files to H264 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to H264 conversion, you may use the option.

MJPG to H264 VOB to H264 M4V to H264 BIK to H264
DASH to H264 MKV to H264 AVI to H264 WEBM to H264
BNK to H264 MOV to H264 XVID to H264 3PG to H264
MXF to H264 WMV to H264 MP4 to H264 FLV to H264
3GP to H264 DIVX to H264 MPG to H264 H261 to H264
3G2 to H264 M2TS to H264 MPEG to H264 MTS to H264
H263 to H264 M2V to H264


Can't open a H264 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.H264”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the H264 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support H264 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of H264 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a H264 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a H264 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a H264 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the H264 file is damaged.
  • Whether the H264 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the H264 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the H264 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the H264 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a H264 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a H264 file.

If the H264 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.