MP4, which stands for MPEG-4 Part 14, is a digital multimedia container format. It is primarily used for storing video and audio, but it can also hold other data such as subtitles and still images. As part of the broader MPEG-4 standard, MP4 is designed to handle a wide range of content, including 3D graphics, user interactivity, as well as traditional video and audio content. Its versatility and compatibility have established MP4 as a prominent format in the multimedia industry.
The MP4 format is versatile and has a wide range of applications, including:
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MP4 is a container format, not a codec. It can contain media encoded with various codecs. The most common codecs for MP4 include:
Playing MP4 video files is easy because they are widely supported: