What is MP4?
A multimedia container. This converter writes H.264 video and AAC audio for broad compatibility.
Technical details
MP4 is an ISO Base Media File Format container organized as typed boxes for tracks, samples, timing, and media data. [1]
Background and compatibility
The family descends from QuickTime's MOV structure and was standardized for MPEG-4; the container does not prescribe one video codec. [1]
Sources and references
- FFmpeg Formats DocumentationFFmpeg Project
Preview on your device
Playback when the browser supports the video and audio codecs inside the container.
Conversion support
Choose a file in the workspace to see the available output formats and options. A supported container may still contain an unsupported codec.
Read the format reference on Wikipedia ↗