MP4 is a widely compatible file format that can support many video and audio codecs. It has become more popular than other formats like QuickTime, AVI, WMV, and MKV due to its features and ability to play on many devices without issues. MP4 is commonly used to embed video in PowerPoint presentations, for company promotional videos, and for downloading online videos to play on different media players or burn to DVDs. The format can support video codecs like H.264, HEVC, and audio codecs like MP3, AAC. MP4 files can be played on devices like iPhones, Android phones, Windows phones, and computers as well as through common media player programs and online video sites.

1. VIDEO FILE
FORMAT
SUBJECT :- FUNDAMENTAL OF MULTIMEDIA
PRESENTED BY :- ARTHVED KALYAN
BSC (GA) 1st SEMESTER

2. MP4 FILE FORMAT
MP4 has the widest range of compatibility with devices and
programs. MP4 file format was first released in 2001 as
ISO/IEC 14496-1:2001, and was revised in 2 years later as
ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003. It is based on QuickTime file format,
but quickly becomes more popular than QuickTime format
and others like AVI, WMV and MKV, because of its unique
features.

3. Usage of MP4
MP4 has penetrated into every aspect of our life. Teachers or
trainers usually insert MP4 videos into PPTs to make further
explanation. Companies always save their propaganda films
as MP4 to fit for miscellaneous broadcast platforms
flawlessly. Web surfers often download online videos as MP4
for fluent playback on media players, editing for further use,
burning to DVD, etc.

4. What file formats does MP4
support?
Video formats: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-4(A)SP, MPEG-
1, MPEG-2, H.265/HEVC, VC-1/WMV, Real Video, Theora,
Microsoft MPEG4 V2, VP8, VP9, MVC
Audio formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, Opus, AC-3, DTS, LPCM,
ALAC, DTS-HD
Caption/subtitle formats: MPEG-4 Timed Text

5. What Devices Can Support
MP4?
Apple – iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch/Nano
Android Devices – Samsung, Pixel, HTC, LG, Sony Xperia,
Moto, Nexus
Windows Devices – Microsoft Lumia, Acer Liquid, Surface
Book/Pro, NuVision, HP, Toshiba

6. What Applications Can Play
MP4?
5KPlayer VLC KMPlayer RealPlayer

7. Edit your MP4 video
● Recommended: Wondershare Filmora.
● Windows Movie Maker.
● iMovie.
● Avidemux.
● Lightworks.
● VSDC Free Video Editor.

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