.H.263 File

.h.263 is H.263 encoded video data

Key Features: .H.263 File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.h.263
Format	N/A
Created by	RealNetworks
Category	Digital video and movie

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What is an .H.263 file?

The h.263 file extension is related to H.263 video codec.

H.263 video codec was developed in 1995 for low bitrates communication and officially used by videoconferencing applications. Later was used to encode Flash Video and RealVideo. The H.263 was replaced by the H.264 and VP6 codecs.

The most used multimedia container to store h.263 was 3GP.

How to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.h.263 files.

How to convert:

Probably can be exported to other formats.

RealNetworks

Digital video and movie

N/A

How to solve problems with H.263 files

Associate the H.263 file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any H.263 file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.H.263 files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the H.263 file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .H.263 is H.263 encoded video data. Because only the current version supports the latest H.263 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the RealNetworks manufacturer website after an available .H.263 is H.263 encoded video data update.
To make sure that your H.263 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.