MP4 file format

MPEG-4 Part 14 · Video · .mp4

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MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on virtually every phone, browser, TV and editing app, and offers an excellent balance between quality and file size.

Technical details

Full nameMPEG-4 Part 14
File extension.mp4
MIME typevideo/mp4
Video codecs we exportH.264 / AVC (most compatible), MPEG-4 Part 2 / Xvid
Audio codecs we exportAAC, MP3, Opus, Dolby Digital AC-3
Best forSharing, social media, websites and playback on any device

Last updated 2026-11-13

MP4 conversions

MP4 FAQ

What is a MP4 file?

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a video format. MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on virtually every phone, browser, TV and editing app, and offers an excellent balance between quality and file size.

How do I open a MP4 file?

Most modern players such as VLC open MP4 files. If yours doesn't, convert it to MP4 above, which plays on every device.

How do I convert a MP4 file?

Drop the file into the converter on this page, choose the output format and click “Convert & download”. It's free and runs in your browser without uploading.

What is MP4 best for?

Sharing, social media, websites and playback on any device.