iPhone can't read MP4 files, what to do?

iPhone not being able to read MP4 files is a problem that makes you frustrated? Don't worry because TipsMake has some effective suggestions to help you overcome this situation.

Whether it's a mid-range smartphone or a high-end device, sometimes your phone still has some problems. For iPhone, many users encounter the problem of not being able to get MP4 files. This situation also significantly affects the user experience. So, in today's phone tips column. TipsMake will help you solve the problem of iPhone not being able to read MP4 files!

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Instructions on how to fix when iPhone cannot read MP4 files

Normally, iPhone can read MP4 files. But not all videos are the same. iPhone can only recognize file formats with the extension .mp4, .mov, .m4v and compressed in MPEG, H.264, or HEVC format (iPhone 7/7 Plus or later). So, if your MP4 file is not compressed this way. Then you cannot open that file on your iPhone. Here are some treatment measures:

Convert MP4 files to iPhone compatible format

To convert MP4 video format to avi or many other formats is not difficult. Currently, there are many free, online software to convert mp4 to 3gp, avi. video formats for you to choose from. Convertio is free online software that you can refer to. This software converts MP4 files to 3GP, MP3, AVI,. or any other format you need.

As for how to transfer MP4 files to iPhone, users can use the 3rd application. Among them, The Video Converter application in the App Store is also loved by many iFans. The advantage of this application is that it supports many input video formats, and the output video formats are equally diverse. Furthermore, the process of converting video formats is also quick and does not take too long.

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Share how to open MP4 files on iPhone

If you cannot play videos on your iPhone. Try using a 3rd party application to view these videos. VLC media player is a highly rated application and has quite a few iFans to choose from. The plus point of the application is that it supports a variety of different video and audio formats. Besides, the app has many features such as setting timer mode, customizing playback speed, watching while opening other applications.

 In addition to VCL, KMPlayer is also a 'delicious' application for Apple fans. This application will support playing videos and music available on iPhone or any link. Furthermore, the app also supports many video formats and many features to make your experience smoother. You can download both of these software on the App Store!

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Fix the problem of not finding videos on iPhone

If you downloaded the video but can't find it on your iPhone. It's possible that there was some problem with the download process so the video couldn't be saved. Or you saved the video somewhere without your attention. Therefore, you won't be able to find the video in your iPhone's Photo Library.

1. Normally, when saving photos/videos, there are 2 options: Save Image and Save to Files. Or users can optionally save to iCloud Driver, for example. So, try searching around your iPhone like going to the Photos app or Files app to find it.
2. Also, try downloading the video again as the download may not have been completed. However, before downloading, you should make sure your internet connection is stable and strong. Or does the phone's memory have free space to store videos.
3. Restarting your phone is also the method you should apply if you can't find the video on your iPhone. This is a quick but quite effective trick to fix small errors on your device.

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I have shared about the problem of iPhone not being able to read MP4 files. Hopefully the trick I revealed will help you overcome it successfully!

Isabella Humphrey

Update 09 March 2024