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Basic information about MP4V file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MP4V(*.MP4V or *.mp4v), 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 MP4V file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MP4V file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MP4V file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MP4V file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MP4V file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MP4V file?
  • How to open a MP4V file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MP4V file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MP4V file?
  • How to convert MP4V files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MP4V file format?


1.Detail information about MP4V file extension: MPEG-4 Video

File type MPEG-4 Video Category Video Files
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group File format Binary
Description MP4V file is a MPEG-4 Video developed by Moving Picture Experts Group. Video file format developed by MPEG (the Moving Picture Experts Group); may contain still images, video objects, and audio objects; also supports text, graphics, and synthetic sounds.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MP4V files

Windows
Microsoft Windows Video
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Media Player Classic
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
VLC media player

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Popcorn

Android
VLC media player for Android



Can't open a MP4V 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.MP4V”。

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 MP4V extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MP4V 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 MP4V 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 MP4V file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MP4V 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 MP4V file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MP4V file is damaged.
  • Whether the MP4V file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MP4V file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MP4V file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MP4V file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MP4V file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MP4V file.

If the MP4V 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.