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MP4 converter
MP4 is the most common video format in the world. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from MP4
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| MP4 | GIF | silent loop | ||
| MP4 | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| MP4 | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| MP4 | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| MP4 | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| MP4 | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles | ||
| MP4 | AVI | works with old players | ||
| MP4 | OGG | sound only, open and royalty-free | ||
| MP4 | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size |
What is MP4?
MP4 is the most common video format in the world. It usually carries H.264 video and AAC audio and plays smoothly on phones, browsers, TVs and social networks.
Social media, YouTube uploads, phone videos and presentations.
Strengths
- Plays on every device and platform
- Good compression
- Subtitles and multiple audio tracks
Weaknesses
- Lossy: every re-encode costs a little quality
| Full name | MPEG-4 Part 14 |
|---|---|
| Created by | MPEG (ISO/IEC 14496-14) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Extensions | .mp4 .m4v |
| MIME | video/mp4 |
| Family | Video |
Convert to MP4
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOV | MP4 | plays everywhere · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | MP4 | plays everywhere · screen recording | ||
| MKV | MP4 | plays everywhere · OBS and film recordings | ||
| AVI | MP4 | plays everywhere · old camcorder footage | ||
| GIF | MP4 | much smaller animation | ||
| WMV | MP4 | plays everywhere · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | MP4 | plays everywhere · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is MP4?
MP4 is the most common video format in the world. It usually carries H.264 video and AAC audio and plays smoothly on phones, browsers, TVs and social networks.
What is MP4 used for?
Social media, YouTube uploads, phone videos and presentations.
Which formats can MP4 be converted to?
On this page MP4 files convert to MP3, GIF, MOV, WEBM, WAV, M4A, MKV, AVI, OGG, FLAC. MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, GIF, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into MP4.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.