What is MP4?
| Extension | mp4 |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mp4 |
Description
MP4 (short for MPEG-4 Part 14) files store multimedia - video, audio and subtitles. Websites frequently use them for displaying videos because the MP4 format is universally supported.However, newer video formats, such as WebM, produce smaller file sizes with almost no quality loss. Therefore, you can free up storage by converting your videos to WebM.
Common questions about MP4 conversions
How to open an MP4 file?
If you don't know how to view an MP4 file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert MP4 files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MP4 files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing MP4's.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MP4 file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MP4's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MP4's safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MP4 files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MP4's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert MP4?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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