How to Repair Corrupt MP4 Video Files?

Updated on August 17, 2020

Are you struggling to play a MP4 video file that is corrupted and refusing to play in any Media Player? If so, then here's a solution to fix corrupt MP4 video files. Two solutions are provided in the below section to repair corrupt MP4 video files. The first one is the manual method, explained step by step procedure, whereas the second one is the completely automated process to repair MP4 video file with Yodot MOV Repair tool.

We know, MP4 file format is compatible to hold large video content and it contains advanced audio and video codec. But, like other video file types, even MP4 files can get corrupted due to numerous reasons. And, if you are troubled by the corruption of MP4 files and in need of fixing your corrupted MP4 videos then you are at right place.

Method 1: Fix Corrupt MP4 Files with VLC Media Player

First, use the VLC player to repair the corrupted MP4 video. And, here are the steps to do it.

Note: Try this on a copy of your corrupt MP4 file

• Open VLC, go to Media, and click on Convert or Save
• Select your corrupt MP4 file using add input files or streams
• Hit the Convert or Save button
• Next, give the name for converted file
• Pick desired Codec from the list
• Click on Edit Selected Profile option
• Start the fixing process

This may help you to repair MP4 video files if they are slightly damaged or corrupted. But sometimes, it fails to work if the input file is severely damaged.

However, you don’t have to worry if your .mp4 files are severely corrupted and you cannot play it even after repairing in VLC media player. Opt for a suitable tool like Yodot MOV Repair tool for fixing damaged MP4 file and makeing it playable again. It is a professional MP4 video repair utility that repairs broken, damaged and corrupted MP4 files, audio video sync problem, etc. Along with MP4 files, this utility also helps to know how to fix high definition video, corrupt MOV and M4V files created by any multimedia device. This program fixes MP4, M4V files and MOV videos on Windows and Mac operating systems with no difficulty.

Method 2: Fix Corrupted MP4 Files with Yodot MOV Repair Tool:

• Get Yodot MOV Repair application on your computer

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• Launch the software and select corrupt MP4 file using Browse option
• Click on Repair button to start the repair action
• After completion of fixing process, tool gives confirmation message
• Preview the repaired MP4 video file via Preview repaired file
• Finally, save your fixed file through Save repaired file option

Be cautious about factors that can make your MP4 files corrupt. Hence, you can avoid them in future and keep your video healthy. So, let’s see what results in the corruption of MP4 files.

Listed Below Are the Causes for MP4 Files Corruption:

• Recording MP4 video when the storage media i.e. memory card is full
• Camcorder or device showing error while recording MP4 videos
• Interruptions while moving MP4 files from one storage drive to another
• MP4 header file corruption/damage due to unknown errors
• CRC errors or interruptions while downloading MP4 movies
• Virus infection or bad sectors on the storage drive containing your MP4 videos
• Changing the file format of MP4 files to another format could also result in MP4 video damage or corruption
• Power surge or battery problem while shooting or accessing video

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