MP4 File unable to Play in VLC

MP4 File not Playing in VLC

“Hello everyone…!!! I always make use of VLC player to play any of my MP4 video files. Sometimes, MP4 videos played on VLC media will not play accurately. But from couple of days I am not able to play MP4 video on VLC and don’t know the exact reason, Now can I be able to play MP4 file in VLC.”

VLC is one of the frequently used media player which is available for free and ropes most of the multimedia devices like DVD’s, CD’s, VCD’s and so on. This media player supports all kinds of audio, video files irrespective of their file formats in which they are saved. It is one of the commonly used media player because of its compatibility nature with most of the operating system and user friendly features. However, at times MP4 file cannot play in VLC which has become common problem for most of the users. Such issue arises due to below mentioned scenarios:

• One of the prominent reason for MP4 file not playing in VLC is virus attack. They get transferred to MP4 file when system is exposed to internet, infected devices, unsecured data etc. then MP4 file can’t play in VLC
• When audio and video streams of MP4 file is not synchronized accurately make MP4 file unable to play in VLC
• If there are any interruptions like power cut, abrupt system termination, low network connection and so on during download process of MP4 file leads to MP4 file not playing in VLC
• When the header of MP4 file is corrupted due to improper system shut down, sudden power failure then MP4 file cannot be played on VLC

Apart from this, there are other numerous reasons due to MP4 file will not play in VLC. To overcome such problems, first try to reinstall VLC media player again. If MP4 file is still not playing in VLC then opt for best repairing tool.

How to play MP4 file in VLC?

Remo Repair MOV is one of the award winning software that can be used to repair MP4 file not playing in VLC. This tool is non damaging read only software that will not alter any vital data during scanning process. Repairs corrupted, partially downloaded, infected MP4 files irrespective of Mac system in less span of time. To solve any kind of problems that might occurs during repairing process can be solved taking the help of technical team available for 24*7. Demo version can be used to check the adequacy of software in advance before purchasing it.

Precautionary Measures:

• Always have a copy of MP4 file in any scanned external storage device or drive to overcome such unexpected scenarios
• Install good quality antivirus software for scanning your Mac system
• Do not forget to connect your system to UPS so that unpredicted scenarios like power failure, sudden system termination etc. can be avoided
• Forcefully do not play MP4 file on any incompatible media players

Follow below given steps for repairing not playing MP4 file in VLC:

Step 1: Download and install Remo Repair MOV application on your Mac machine. Open the application and click "Open" to select your not working MP4 video. After selection, click on "Repair" button to fix it.

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: Remo Repair software starts analyzing and fixing the corrupt file. You can monitor the repair progress by looking at the progress bar.

Figure B: View Repairing Progress

Step 3: After repair completion, you’ll be taken to next windows with “Preview Repaired File” and “Save Repaired File” options. Preview the repaired MP4 video clip by using preview repaired file option and save the repaired video by clicking on save repaired file button.

Figure C: Preview & Save Repaired File