MPEG4

Basic information about MPEG4 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MPEG4（*.MPEG4 or *.mpeg4）, 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 MPEG4 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MPEG4 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPEG4 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPEG4 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPEG4 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MPEG4 file?
How to open a MPEG4 file?
What programs do I need to open a MPEG4 file?
What programs help to create and edit a MPEG4 file?
How to convert MPEG4 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MPEG4 file format?

1.Detail information about MPEG4 file extension: MPEG-4 File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPEG4 files
File type	MPEG-4 File	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	MPEG4 file is a MPEG-4 File. An MPEG4 file is a video file saved in the MPEG-4 container format. It includes both audio and video data and supports multiple A/V codecs. MPEG4 files are commonly used for distributing video content over the web and for streaming videos on the Internet. MPEG4 files. MPEG4 files typically have an .MP4 file extension.
Windows	Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player Media Player Classic RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Other video player
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Apple iMovie 10 RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Other video player
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Other video player
Android	VLC media player for Android

How to convert another files to MPEG4 file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to MPEG4 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MPEG4 conversion, you may use the option.

DASH to MPEG4	TSCPROJ to MPEG4	UNDF to MPEG4	VPJ to MPEG4
WVE to MPEG4	WLMP to MPEG4	PRPROJ to MPEG4	TREC to MPEG4

Can't open a MPEG4 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.MPEG4”。

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 MPEG4 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MPEG4 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 MPEG4 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 MPEG4 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MPEG4 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 MPEG4 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MPEG4 file is damaged.
Whether the MPEG4 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MPEG4 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MPEG4 file format is incompletely.
Whether the MPEG4 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MPEG4 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MPEG4 file.

If the MPEG4 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.