MP4 File Extension

Programs that support MP4 files

• Windows ³⁰
• Mac OS ¹⁵
• Linux ⁷
• Android ²
• Online Services ¹

Windows

• VLC media player
• BS.Player
• Kodi
• MPlayer
• Cyberlink PowerDVD
• Windows Media
• Winamp
• Final Media Player
• Apple iTunes
• Miro
• ALLPlayer
• Nero Recode
• Vegas Pro
• ConvertXtoDVD
• FFDShow
• ApowerEdit
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Investigation Video Editor
• Wondershare Video Converter
• Filmora
• Freemake Video Converter
• EDIUS
• QuickTime
• Movavi Video Editor
• Time-Lapse Assembler
• Hamster Free Video Converter
• Movie Studio
• CloneDVD Mobile
• HandBrake
• Audacity

Mac OS

• VLC media player
• Elmedia Player
• Miro
• iTunes
• MPlayer
• Audacity
• Adapter
• Total Media Converter
• QuickTime
• Filmora
• HandBrake
• X Lossless Decoder (XLD)
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Investigation Video Editor
• Aimersoft Video Converter

Linux

• VLC media player
• Xine
• MPlayer
• Miro
• HandBrake
• Investigation Video Editor
• Audacity

Android

• PowerAMP
• VLC media player

Online Services

• Collaborate

How to open a MP4 file?

If you are having trouble opening a MP4 file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

The most popular programs for working with MP4 files are VLC media player, Elmedia Player and BS.Player. To get the latest version of Adobe Premiere Pro, open the Adobe website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open MP4 files with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Set Adobe Premiere Pro as your default MP4 viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right-click on your MP4 file and choose the "Open With" option. Then click "Choose another app" to continue the process;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Adobe Premiere Pro as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening MP4 files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired MP4 file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
4. In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Adobe Premiere Pro and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Convert to and from MP4

If a MP4 file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as AVI, MOV, JPG, MPG, MPEG or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Please note that after converting a MP4 file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Several applications, including ConvertXtoDVD, HandBrake and Adapter, can convert MP4 files offline without quality loss.

Convert MP4 to other file formats

• MP4 to AVI
• MP4 to JPG
• MP4 to GIF
• MP4 to VOB
• MP4 to MTS
• MP4 to TRP

Converting Files to MP4 Format

• M1V to MP4
• AC3 to MP4
• FLA to MP4
• 3G2 to MP4
• MSWMM to MP4
• MIDI to MP4

Solving Common MP4 File Challenges

There are some common issues with MP4 files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

How to edit a MP4 file?

To edit MP4 files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify video files. Online MP4 editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for MPEG-4 Video Format.

List of Top MP4 editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available MP4 editors.