| File extension | .mp4 |
| Category | Video File |
| Description | MP4 files (MPEG-4 Part 14) are multimedia files. MP4 is a container format that can store video, audio and subtitle data (as well as more depending on content). Since stores like iTunes uses this container format, and it is used with iPod and PlayStation Portable (PSP), MP4 files have become more common. |
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| Technical Details | MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4, formally ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003, is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4. It is most commonly used to store digital video and digital audio streams, especially those defined by MPEG, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. Like most modern container formats, MPEG-4 Part 14 allows streaming over the Internet. A separate hint track is used to include streaming information in the file. The only official filename extension for MPEG-4 Part 14 files is .mp4. |
| Associated programs | Apple QuickTime Player Apple iTunes Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC Media Player |
| Developed by | Moving Picture Experts Group |
| MIME type | audio/mpeg |
| Useful links | Detailed information on the MP4 File Format How to play MP4 files Convert MP4 file |
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MP4 to OGG - Convert file now View other video file formats: Technical Details: MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4, formally ISO/IEC 144, is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4.