.H263 File

.h263 is H.263 video format

Key Features: .H263 File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.h263
Format	N/A
Created by	H263
Category	Digital video and movie

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .H263 file?

The H263 file extension is associated with the H.263 video file format.

H.263 is a video coding standard developed for telecommunications applications. Many other codecs are known to have borrowed concepts from the standard.

The H.263 seems to be obsolete.

How to open:

Use compatible tools to playback *.h263 files.

How to convert:

Compatible tools are able to export *.h263 files to other formats.

H263

Digital video and movie

N/A

How to solve problems with H263 files

Associate the H263 file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any H263 file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.H263 files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the H263 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 .H263 is H.263 video format. Because only the current version supports the latest H263 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the H263 manufacturer website after an available .H263 is H.263 video format update.
To make sure that your H263 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.