How to convert a video to MP4

If a video won't play on your TV, phone or another device, you might need to change its format. Here's how to convert a video to MP4 (or another format). Plus, we explain everything you need to know about video codecs, containers, bitrate and more

Unlike digital photos, which are predominantly in JPEG format, there isn't a single common standard for videos. However, virtually everything - including smartphones and tablets - can play MP4 videos, and this is currently the most common format.

If you have a video, perhaps from your camcorder, digital camera or something you downloaded, that's not compatible with your phone, tablet or TV, here's how to convert that video to MP4.
How to convert a video to MP4 and other formats

Changing a video's format is easy with the right software. Fortunately, there are plenty of free apps which will do this for you. Some are easier to use than others, and some have more features such as cutting out sections, dealing with multiple audio tracks (for different languages, say) and subtitles.

To keep things simple, most allow you to choose your device, such as an iPhone, rather than asking you to pick the correct settings. However, the MP4 format is a safe choice for practically all modern devices because iPhones, Android phones and TVs will play MP4s.

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