H264 File Extension

H264 file extension is created by Developer, also known as H.264 Encoded Video File. H264 has been classified as Video Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open H264 files in Apple QuickTime Player program.

H.264 Encoded Video File Type

What is a H264 File Type?

H.264 is a video compression codec that requires a video container to host the encoded video. A file with l' extension .h264 can therefore be a file misnamed .264 or .MP4 (or another container format such as .AVI or .MKV) support. L' extension .h264 is still sometimes used to describe the content of encoded H.264 video files.

Free online H264 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .H264 (H.264 Encoded Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to H264, merge, split and compare the H264 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

H264 Converter

Open H264

Edit H264

Compare H264 Files

Merge H264 Files

Split H264 Files

H264 Metadata Viewer

H264 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the H.264 Encoded Video File .H264 File Extensions while opening the .H264 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open H264 Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for H.264 Encoded Video File on your system such as Apple QuickTime Player.
2. Associate default Apple Apple QuickTime Player program for *.h264 (H.264 Encoded Video File) files.
   
   

   Associate H264 Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.H264 (e.g example.h264) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Apple QuickTime Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .h264 files.
   
   

   Associate H264 Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.H264 (e.g example.h264) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Apple Apple QuickTime Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple QuickTime Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related H264 File Extensions

H264 default file extension is .H264 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for H264 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the H264 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open H264 File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple iTunes 12 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open H264 File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple iTunes 12 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open H264 file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open H264 file on Web

Open H264 file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open H264 file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About H264 - H.264 Encoded Video File

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