What is the MP4 file?
The MP4 file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the MPEG-4 Video Format format. MP4 files are supported by iOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The MP4 file is one of the Video Files files, just like 546 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of MPEG-4 Video Format is Moving Picture Experts Group.
A program that can open the MP4 file is e.g. QuickTime Player. This software was released by Apple, Inc.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Winamp, iTunes, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Zune.
MIME Types
- video/mp4
Programs, that can open .MP4 files
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Corel Corporation
VideoStudio Pro
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Windows |
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CyberLink Corp.
PowerDVD
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Windows |
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Media Player
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Windows |
Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
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Windows |
Apple, Inc.
iTunes
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Windows |
Radionomy
Winamp
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Cross-platform |
Macroplant LLC.
Adapter
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Mac OS |
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
Wondershare Video Converter
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Mac OS |
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Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
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Mac OS |
VideoLAN Project Team
VLC media player
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Cross-platform |
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Apple, Inc.
iTunes
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Mac OS |
the xine project
xine
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Linux |
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VideoLAN Project Team
VLC media player
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Cross-platform |
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How to open a .MP4 file?
If you have problems opening the file MP4, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the MP4 file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your MP4 file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all MP4 files should automatically open with the selected program.
