Repair Damaged or Unsupported MP4 File Error:

“I had recorded videos on my camcorder in MP4 file format during vacation. All video files were saved on SD card present in the gadget. After returning from vacation, I connected SD card to my system and copied all files to its hard drive. But when I clicked on MP4 file to view video, I got an error message that MP4 file is corrupted or unsupported and it was not playing. Is there any way in which I can fix MP4 file error? Thanks a lot!”

MP4 is the most recommended file format that provides best picture quality along with minimum storage capacity. MP4 files are easy to edit and can be converted to suitable video file format with ease. However, as compared to other video files, MP4 files are also prone to corruption and hence user might come across various error messages when playing MP4 file in system or on gadgets. Listed below are some issues that damages MP4 file, which shows corrupted or unsupported video file error upon trying to open:

  • CRC error when MP4 files are moved from one storage drive to another
  • Unwanted interruptions when MP4 files are shared from SD card to computer or vice versa
  • Sudden power failure or termination of media player when MP4 files are played
  • At times, user may face error when MP4 files are recorded in digital camera or video recorders which has low battery

About MP4 repair tool:

Yodot MOV Repair is the well-known utility that can effectively repair MP4 file is damaged or unsupported error. This utility is designed with easy to use interface that provides assistance even to novice users to mend MP4 video in 4 simple steps. User can also repair truncated MP4 file, invalid, bad, incomplete or error showing MP4 video files. This video repair tool can be used for fixing MP4 file which cannot be played on SD card, USB drive, hard drive, memory card and other storage drive. Presence of specialized techniques, this utility can repair broken or damaged MP4, MOV and M4V video files irrespective of the cause. It is compatible to be installed on both Windows (Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008) as well as Mac (Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion) OS versions.

Steps to solve error MP4 file is damaged or unsupported:

  • Download and install Yodot MOV Repair tool in the system by logging in as local system admin
  • Upon completion of installation process, view shortcut icon on desktop
  • Run the software and from main screen of utility click on ‘Browse’ button to select MP4 file
  • After selecting MP4 file, click on ‘Repair’ button to initiate MP4 file repair process
  • Once repair procedure gets completed, fixed MP4 file can be previewed
  • User can save repaired MP4 file to location they prefer on their computer other than source destination

Helpful Tips:

  • Avoid unnecessary conversion of MP4 file to other file formats
  • Secure your PC with updated antivirus software to prevent MP4 file corruption
  • Keep copy of MP4 files on more than one storage media

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