What to Do When Your MP4 Video Won't Play? Troubleshooting and Repair Tips
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What to Do When Your MP4 Video Won't Play? Troubleshooting and Repair Tips



MP4 is one of the most popular video file formats used across various platforms and devices. Its versatility and compatibility with a wide range of media players and devices make it a go-to choice for storing video content. However, sometimes you may encounter instances when your MP4 videos get corrupted/damaged or become unplayable. Such issues can occur due to several factors, such as unsupported codecs, hardware issues, or any other reason.

Luckily, there are several MP4 repair methods available online that you can try to repair MP4. This article will discuss some troubleshooting and repair tips that you can consider when your MP4 video won’t play. Just go with these methods one-by-one to diagnose and resolve MP4 playback issues.

Why MP4 Videos Became Unplayable?



Before you use any video repair software or manual workarounds to restore your original video, it is important to find out why your video files become unplayable.
There are several reasons, ranging from incomplete downloads to missing header or footer, why MP4 video won’t play. Some of them are:

● Interrupted Download or Transfer: If an MP4 file is interrupted during download or transfer, it may become corrupted. Incomplete files are often unplayable.

● Bad Sectors on Storage Devices: If the hard drive or storage device where the MP4 file is stored has bad sectors, the video file may not play properly.

● Outdated Media Player: Older versions of media players may not support newer MP4 formats or codecs, causing playback failure.

● Missing Headers or Footers: If the header or footer information of the MP4 file is lost or damaged while saving or transferring the video, it may become unplayable.

● Unstable Network Connection: An unstable or slow internet connection while streaming MP4 video online may prevent the video from loading correctly.

How do I Fix Unplayable MP4 Videos?



Irrespective of the above causes for unplayable MP4 video files on your device, there are several video repair methods that you can apply to make your videos playable again. Let us get knowledge about all possible solutions in this section of our blog:

Method 01: Check Your Media Player



There may be a problem with your media player which prevents your MP4 video files from playing. Before jumping to conclusions that the MP4 file itself is damaged, check whether your media player supports the MP4 format and the codecs used in the video. You can even consider the following tips while playing MP4 videos on your player:

● Use a reliable media player: VLC Media Player is one of the most widely recommended programs due to its broad compatibility with various video formats and codecs. If you are unable to play videos in your default media player, try playing it in VLC to see if the problem persists.

● Update your media player: Sometimes, outdated software may not support newer MP4 formats or codecs. To avoid such compatibility issues, you must keep your media player up-to-date.

● Check for codec issues: Codecs are essential for encoding and decoding video files. If your media player lacks the necessary codecs to play your video file, you will experience playback issues. In such cases, you can download codec packs, like K-Lite Codec Pack or CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) to ensure compatibility.

Method 02: Change MP4 Video File Extension



Sometimes, changing the extension of your corrupt MP4 video file from .mp4 to .mp4v can fix the corruption issues. But this process may be risky, so it is recommended to keep an original copy of your video file and save it to some other location. To change your video file extension, you need to:

● Select the MP4 video file for which you need to change the extension and click the F2 key.

● Now, change the extension to .mp4v.

● Confirm the action by clicking the Yes button in the further upcoming pop-up window.

Method 03: Configure VLC Media Player Input/Codecs Settings



VLC is a versatile media player that allows you not only to play your video files but to repair them in certain ways. You can configure VLC Media Player settings – Hardware-accelerated decoding under Input/Codecs setting to make it compatible with your MP4 videos. All you have to do is:

● Launch the VLC media player, and go to Tools > Preferences.

● Now, go to the Input/Codecs tab and select the Automatic option against the Hardware-accelerated decoding.

● Click the Save button to save changes.

Once done, try playing your MP4 videos in the VLC Media Player. It can work if your video files are unable to play due to improperly configured Hardware-accelerated decoding settings.

Method 04: Use Third-Party Video Repair Software



If the above-mentioned video repair workarounds to repair MP4 files seem tricky or confusing, try repairing your unplayable video using a video repair software. Tools like Stellar Repair for Video allow you to fix corrupt or damaged videos in a few simple clicks. The software supports repairing your video files corrupted or damaged due to several MP4 video errors, such as pixelated video, audio-video out of sync, etc.

● You can use the Stellar Repair for Video software to fix corrupt videos stored on any internal or external storage device, including SD cards, HDDs, SSDs, USBs, etc.
● Repair damaged or corrupted videos caused by video compression, system crashes, video format change, etc.

● The tool is compatible with both Windows and Mac devices.

● Not only MP4, you can use this video repair software to fix corrupt videos of several formats, such as MOV, MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, and many more.

● Allows you to preview the repaired video files before you save them on your device.

Follow the below steps to repair an MP4 video file using the Stellar Repair for Video software:

Step 1: Firstly, download and install the Stellar Repair for Video software on your Windows/Mac device. Launch the software and click the Add Videos button from the homepage to upload the unplayable video file(s) that you need to repair.

Step 2: Click the Repair button to initiate the repairing process and wait till it is completed.

Step 3: Once the repair is completed, preview the repaired video files and choose the ones you need to save. Click the Save Repaired Files button to save selected videos back to your device.

Method 05: Contact Technical Support or the Content Provider



Chances are very low that your video remains unplayable even after repairing it using the above video repair software, but if you are still unable to play it, consider reaching out to the content provider or technical support.

● Contact the content provider: If you’ve purchased your video file or obtained it from a specific platform, such as an online store or streaming service, contact their customer support for help. They may provide you with a new download link or assist in resolving the issue.

● Seek technical support: If you continue to experience issues with MP4 playback across multiple files and media players, try seeking help from any technical support team. They can guide you in diagnosing any underlying hardware or software issues that might make your MP4 video unplayable.

Conclusion



When your MP4 video won’t play, it can be frustrating, especially if it’s an important file. However, by systematically diagnosing the issue, you can often fix it without losing the video. Start with simple approaches like checking your media player and then move to advanced video repair methods such as using a professional video repair software like Stellar Repair for Video. With patience and the right tools, most MP4 playback issues can be resolved, allowing you to enjoy your video content without further hassle.










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