Tips to open H264 file
Can't open the H264 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open H264 files as well as a list of programs that support H264 files.
H264 file extension
| File Name |
H.264 Encoded Video Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The H264 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the H264 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the H264 file on each system platform.
What is H264 file?
The .H264 file is a video file. The extension refers to the h.264 codec used for high definition video. However, the video material must be contained within the container, so most of the .H264 files are actually .MP4 files. They can also be .AVI or .MKV containers. However, all of these formats should be widely playable by most players. Although you may need to associate your player with this extension as it is not very common.
How to open H264 file?
The most common problem when using H.264 Encoded Video Format is that a specific H264 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open H264, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the H264 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install QuickTime Player
In this case, you should first verify that the QuickTime Player application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open H264 files.
Programs to open H264 file
Remember to download programs supporting H264 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with H264 files
If, despite the installed application, the H264 file does not start in the QuickTime Player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the H264 file with the QuickTime Player program.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the H.264 Encoded Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apple, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the H264 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The H264 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the H264 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file H264 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover H264 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the H264 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular H264 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted H264 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the H264 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the H264 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file H264 to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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