.mp4
MPEG-4 Video
Video·video/mp4
What is a .mp4 file
The most universal video container, widely supported across devices, browsers and platforms.
How to open a .mp4 file
any media playerVLCweb browserssmartphones
Extension
.mp4
Category
Video
MIME
video/mp4
Other Video formats
FAQ — .mp4
What is a .mp4 file?
.mp4 is a MPEG-4 Video. The most universal video container, widely supported across devices, browsers and platforms.
What program opens a .mp4 file?
.mp4 files open with: any media player, VLC, web browsers, smartphones.
What is the MIME type of .mp4?
The MIME type of .mp4 is "video/mp4" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.