How to Fix MP4 Format Error

MP4 is a multimedia file format which is known for delivering high definition video and audio. It is the most commonly used video file format that supports digital camcorder, mobile phone, camera and other devices. To play .mp4 video, the computer has to be installed with proper codecs, else the file may show file format error and stop playing. Here is a real time scenario:

“Recently, I copied my graduation video footage from my friend’s cell phone and it was saved in .mp4 format. When I try to open that video on my computer, the message “format error” pops out on the screen.  I tried playing the video in other multimedia players and faced the same error. Can anyone suggest me how to fix MP4 file format error? Thanks in advance!”

Listed below are the causes liable for showing MP4 file format error

• One may receive file format error when .mp4 file is made to play on incompatible multimedia players
• Implementing unknown video editing utilities to edit / open MP4 video may sometimes result to this error
• Certain times, missing or absence of proper codec on device can make player to show file format error when tried to open MP4 file
• Other causes include severe virus infections, incomplete compression process, improper conversion from MP4 file format to other or vice versa 

Basically, the file format error occurs if your MP4 file is corrupted or damaged.  When MP4 file gets corrupt, you cannot play it in any media players. In such instances, you need to opt professional MP4 file repair software from Remo to repair file format error in MP4 and make it playable again.

Free tool to fix MP4 file format error

The trial edition of Remo Repair MOV software is absolutely free to use, which allows you to scan, fix and play a portion of the fixed MP4 file using the preview window of Remo Repair MOV. This option greatly helps you to make sure that the repaired video is working fine before saving it back to any storage drive using the licensed version. Go ahead and click Download button to install Remo Repair MOV to your computer and start repairing MP4 file that is not playing in Windows Media Player, VLC player, and other media players instantly.

Smart way to fix MP4 video file format error using Remo Repair MOV

Remo Repair MOV is especially designed for addressing corrupt and damaged MP4 file formats irrespective of the reasons that causes errors and damages to .mp4 file. It is inculcated with advanced techniques to fix MP4 file format error on Windows / Mac system. When the repair process is initiated, the utility makes an exact replica of the original MP4 file that has to be fixed and resolve the issues that are not allowing the .mp4 file to play properly. In addition to MOV and MP4 file, the software also supports MPEG-4 file repair that is not playing with any media player with utmost ease.

In addition to fixing mp4 video file format error, Remo Repair MOV is capable of repairing corrupt, broken and inaccessible files of various formats including MOV, M4V, etc. All Windows and Mac versions are supported by this video repair tool.  Also helpful tool to fix damaged MP4 file that are stored on computer hard drive, external hard drive, memory card or other storage devices.

Steps to fix MP4 file format error using Remo Repair MOV

Step 1: Launch Remo Repair MOV and select MP4 video file that is showing file format error using “Corrupted File” option. Click on “Healthy File” button to choose reference video file of same format, then click on “Repair” button.

Step 2: Tool quickly starts fixing the issues in selected MP4 file which you can see by looking at the progress bar.

Step 3: On completion of MP4 video file format repair process, you can play a portion of the repaired video by clicking “Preview” option.

Step 4: Click on “Save” icon to save the repaired MP4 video file to any desired location on your Windows or Mac system.