MP4
A multimedia container based on the ISO Base Media File Format that can store video, audio, subtitles, images, and metadata.
General information
- Format name
- MPEG-4 Part 14
- Extension
.mp4- MIME type
video/mp4- Category
- video
- Data type
- Binary
Media properties
- Compression
- Varies
- Common codecs
- H.264, H.265, AV1, AAC
Common uses
Online video
Downloaded video
Phone recordings
Streaming media
Video distribution
Format identifiers
- PRONOM
fmt/199- Media type
video/mp4
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 4337 — MIME Type Registration for MPEG-4 | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
| MPEG-4 File Format, Version 2 | Library of Congress | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Last updated
- October 3, 2026