Tips to open MP4V file

Can't open the MP4V file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MP4V files as well as a list of programs that support MP4V files.

MP4V file extension

File Name MPEG-4 Video
File Developer Moving Picture Experts Group
File Category Video Files

The MP4V file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MP4V files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MP4V file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0

What is MP4V file?

The MP4V file has been categorized as Video Files. The author of this format is Moving Picture Experts Group. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. MPEG-4 Video is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use QuickTime Player to handle this file. This is a program created by Apple, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. The VLC media player, Media Player Classic, Windows Media Player, VLC media player for Android programs will also handle the file when the QuickTime Player program does not fulfill its role.

How to open MP4V file?

The most common problem when using MPEG-4 Video is that a specific MP4V is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that MP4V files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MP4V 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support MP4V files.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with MP4V files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MP4V file still does not use the QuickTime Player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the QuickTime Player application as the default for handling the MP4V file.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the MPEG-4 Video file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MP4V file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to MP4V files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MP4V or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected MP4V file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MP4V files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MP4V file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Moving Picture Experts Group help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MP4V files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move MP4V to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the MP4V file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.