.H264 File

.h264 is H.264 Encoded Video File

Key Features: .H264 File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.h264
Format	Binary
Category	Video

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What is an .H264 file?

The h264 file extension is associated with video files that stores video content in H.264 video format. H.264 video codec was introduced with Apple QuickTime version 7.

H.264 codec is a part of MPEG-4 standard and is used to transport video in high quality through 3G networks to mobile devices. H264 video uses for example Apple iChat for video conferencing.

H.264 codec uses innovations in video compression technology to provide the best video quality from the smallest amount of video data. H.264 delivers the same quality as MPEG-2 at a third to half the data rate and up to four times the frame size of MPEG-4 Part 2 at the same data rate.

Files with h264 file extension can be most notably found as video files encoded using MPEG-4 H.264 codec. H.264 is often used to transport video in high quality through 3G networks to mobile devices.

How to open:

Use Apple QuickTime or MPlayer to play video files in H.264 video file format.

How to convert:

Use any video converter, such as Freemake Video Converter, Miro Video Converter etc. to convert H264 video to any other video file format.

H.264 Encoded Video File - File openers

Windows

Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
Corel VideoStudio 2018
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
VideoLAN VLC media player

Mac

Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Roxio Toast 17
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux

VideoLAN VLC media player

Video

Binary

How to solve problems with H264 files

Associate the H264 file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any H264 file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.H264 files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the H264 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 .H264 is H.264 Encoded Video File. Because only the current version supports the latest H264 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the N/A manufacturer website after an available .H264 is H.264 Encoded Video File update.
To make sure that your H264 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.