{"id":2896,"date":"2024-08-16T10:03:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=2896"},"modified":"2024-08-16T10:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:03:45","slug":"repair-mp4-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Proven Ways to Repair Corrupted MP4 Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI just finished streaming and recording an MP4 video with my Panasonic HC-VX981K camcorder. Now, I want to transfer the recorded video to my laptop, but discovered that the video looks corrupted. I\u2019ve tried to play the video, but it\u2019s not showing. Please, what can I do?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-repair.jpg\" alt=\"mp4 repair\" class=\"wp-image-2900\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-repair.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-repair-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many users have issued several complaints about damaged MP4 files. We understand that it can be very frustrating if your recorded video gets corrupted after all the hard work you\u2019ve put in. Hence, in this comprehensive guide, we will unveil to you effective solutions to repair MP4 files without losing their quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#Common_Cases_of_MP4_Files_Getting_Damaged\" title=\"Common Cases of MP4 Files Getting Damaged\">Common Cases of MP4 Files Getting Damaged<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#3_Proven_Ways_to_Repair_Corrupted_MP4_Files\" title=\"3 Proven Ways to Repair Corrupted MP4 Files\">3 Proven Ways to Repair Corrupted MP4 Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#Solution_1_Use_VLC_Player_to_Fix_Corrupted_Video_Files\" title=\"Solution 1: Use VLC Player to Fix Corrupted Video Files\">Solution 1: Use VLC Player to Fix Corrupted Video Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#Solution_2_Fix_Damaged_Video_Files_with_Online_MP4_Repair_Tool\" title=\"Solution 2: Fix Damaged Video Files with Online MP4 Repair Tool\">Solution 2: Fix Damaged Video Files with Online MP4 Repair Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#Solution_3_Repair_Broken_Video_Files_via_the_Command_Line_Tool\" title=\"Solution 3: Repair Broken Video Files via the Command Line Tool\">Solution 3: Repair Broken Video Files via the Command Line Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-mp4-files\/#FAQs_on_Damaged_MP4_Repair\" title=\"FAQs on Damaged MP4 Repair\">FAQs on Damaged MP4 Repair<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Cases_of_MP4_Files_Getting_Damaged\"><\/span>Common Cases of MP4 Files Getting Damaged<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cannot Play MP4 File in Media Player<\/strong>: This happens when the MP4 file header is corrupted. The header contains essential information like the codec, duration, and structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannot-play-mp4-file-in-media-player.jpg\" alt=\"Cannot Play MP4 File in Media Player\" class=\"wp-image-2901\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannot-play-mp4-file-in-media-player.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannot-play-mp4-file-in-media-player-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Video Freezes Up at Certain Points<\/strong>: This happens because of corruption in specific frames of the MP4 file. This can be due to errors in recording, bad sectors on the drive, or incomplete file transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/video-freezes-up-at-certain-points.jpg\" alt=\"Video Freezes Up at Certain Points\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/video-freezes-up-at-certain-points.jpg 565w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/video-freezes-up-at-certain-points-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audio and Video Don\u2019t Sync<\/strong>: The audio might be playing ahead of the video or vice versa. This happens because of improper editing, incorrect codec use, or mistakes during file compression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/audio-and-video-dont-sync.jpg\" alt=\"Audio and Video Don\u2019t Sync\" class=\"wp-image-2903\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/audio-and-video-dont-sync.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/audio-and-video-dont-sync-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MP4 File Plays Only Audio, No Video<\/strong>: This happens when the video stream within the MP4 file is damaged, leaving the audio intact. It\u2019s often caused by corruption during the video file download, conversion, or transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-file-plays-only-audio-no-video.jpg\" alt=\"MP4 File Plays Only Audio, No Video\" class=\"wp-image-2904\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-file-plays-only-audio-no-video.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/mp4-file-plays-only-audio-no-video-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Proven_Ways_to_Repair_Corrupted_MP4_Files\"><\/span>3 Proven Ways to Repair Corrupted MP4 Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explained below are the 3 proven solutions for how to fix corrupted video files. Follow the instructions to get your MP4 files back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Use_VLC_Player_to_Fix_Corrupted_Video_Files\"><\/span>Solution 1: Use VLC Player to Fix Corrupted Video Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VLC Player is a common open-source media player that can be used to play corrupt videos without fixing the issue. This includes playing videos that are not downloaded completely. On the flip side, it has an option of format conversion, allowing you to change from MP4 to another format like MOV or AVI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728There are two methods to repair corrupted MP4 with VLC. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>Convert the Video Format to Fix the Corrupt Video File<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This method involves changing the video file format from Mp4 to other file formats. It\u2019s applicable when you want to play an MP4 file on an incompatible video player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to fix MP4 file through this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch VLC, navigate to the top menu, select <strong>Media<\/strong>, and click on <strong>Convert \/ Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-convert-and-save-in-vlc.jpg\" alt=\"click convert and save in VLC\" class=\"wp-image-2910\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-convert-and-save-in-vlc.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-convert-and-save-in-vlc-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Add<\/strong> to upload the MP4 file. Then, click on <strong>Convert \/ Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-mp4-files-vlc.png\" alt=\"add mp4 files vlc\" class=\"wp-image-2912\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-mp4-files-vlc.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-mp4-files-vlc-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the next page, input the file name and select the location to store the converted video file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Profile<\/strong> list and choose your desired input codecs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-code.jpg\" alt=\"choose the code\" class=\"wp-image-2913\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-code.jpg 651w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-the-code-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then, click on <strong>Start<\/strong> for VLC will complete the video file conversion process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>Use the Video Repair Feature in VLC<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>VLC Player has a built-in feature that can repair AVI videos. So, to use it as a MP4 repair tool, you have to change the file extension from MP4 to AVI. This method is ideal when you need to repair a video file index or file header.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to fix corrupted MP4 files through the video repair feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the video file, select <strong>Rename<\/strong>, and change the file extension to <strong>.AVI<\/strong>. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open VLC, navigate to the top menu bar, click on <strong>Tools<\/strong>, and select <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlc-select-preferences.png\" alt=\"vlc select preferences\" class=\"wp-image-2914\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlc-select-preferences.png 630w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/vlc-select-preferences-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on\u00a0 <strong>Input \/ Codecs<\/strong>. Go to the <strong>Damaged or incomplete AVI file<\/strong> option and select <strong>Always Fix<\/strong>. Then, click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/always-fix-mp4-vlc.jpg\" alt=\"always fix mp4 vlc\" class=\"wp-image-2915\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/always-fix-mp4-vlc.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/always-fix-mp4-vlc-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/always-fix-mp4-vlc-768x699.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, play the AVI video file. VLC will attempt to play the video, solving its MP4 issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Fix_Damaged_Video_Files_with_Online_MP4_Repair_Tool\"><\/span>Solution 2: Fix Damaged Video Files with Online MP4 Repair Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A more reliable way to repair MP4 files is by using a professional third-party video repair software, such as ONERECOVERY. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MP4 video repair tool<\/a> that supports both online and offline video file repair. Powered by AI algorithms, this online video file repair allows you to flexibly fix damaged videos regardless of the cause whether corruption during video processing, incomplete shooting, virus attack, or corrupted storage medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing out as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/video-recovery-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">best video recovery software<\/a>, this free MP4 video repair online tool supports fixing videos from various devices, including digital cameras, DSLRs, camcorders, drones, dash cams, smartphones, USB flash drives, SD cards, CCTV cameras, and GoPro cameras. You can use it to fix MP4 as well as MP3 files, repair MOV files, and other video file formats like MKV and AVI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49<\/strong>Here\u2019s how to fix corrupted video files through ONERECOVERY online free video repair tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the ONERECOVERY online free video repair website and select the <strong>Video Repair<\/strong> option. Click on <strong>Upload File<\/strong> to select the corrupt video file you want to fix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool.png\" alt=\"onerecovery online file repair tool\" class=\"wp-image-2885\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, ONERECOVERY begins to conduct a thorough scan, analyze the corruption issues, and fix them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for a few moments for the repair process to be completed. Then, click on <strong>Download<\/strong> to save the repaired video on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair.png\" alt=\"successful mp4 file repair\" class=\"wp-image-2887\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Repair_Broken_Video_Files_via_the_Command_Line_Tool\"><\/span>Solution 3: Repair Broken Video Files via the Command Line Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This damaged MP4 repair method only works on Windows systems. It requires using FFmpeg Command Line, which may be unsuitable for people who are not familiar with Command Prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, if you\u2019re using any other operating system like Mac or you\u2019re not good with Command Prompt, it\u2019s best you use the ONERECOVERY online free video repair tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to repair broken video files through the Command Line tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ffmpeg.org\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Download FFmpeg<\/a> and install it on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the broken video file from the source location to the desktop for easier access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the search bar and type <strong>cmd<\/strong>. Right-click on the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> option and select <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Run as Administrator\" class=\"wp-image-2918\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator.png 680w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the Command Prompt window, you need to change the directory of the damaged video and mention the current location. Since it\u2019s on desktop, enter this command: <strong>cd Desktop<\/strong> and press Enter on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-the-command-cd-desktop.jpg\" alt=\"enter this command: cd Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-2919\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-the-command-cd-desktop.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/enter-the-command-cd-desktop-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type this command to repair the broken video file: <strong>ffmpeg \u2013I corrupted.mp4 \u2013c copy repaired.mp4<\/strong>. This command will copy the video from the corrupted file to a new file, bypassing the damaged sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-ffmpeg-to-repair-mp4.jpg\" alt=\"use ffmpeg to repair mp4\" class=\"wp-image-2920\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-ffmpeg-to-repair-mp4.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-ffmpeg-to-repair-mp4-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3 methods discussed above are tested and trusted methods you can use to repair MP4 files. It\u2019s important that you make a copy of the videos before attempting repair in case there are complications. If you skip this process, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/recover-videos-from-sd-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">get back deleted videos through ONERECOVERY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Damaged_MP4_Repair\"><\/span>FAQs on Damaged MP4 Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more expert insight on how to fix corrupted video files, explore the answers to these users\u2019 frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3What are the Common Reasons for Corrupted Video Files?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many possible reasons for corrupted video files, but the common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexpected camera shutdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete video download or transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virus or malware attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error reading or writing data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How Do I Fix Unsupported MP4 Files?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to change the file format from MP4 to a supported format. This problem usually occurs when you want to play an MP4 video file on an incompatible video media player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use VLC to change the file format as discussed in Solution 1a above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3How Do I Open an MP4 that Won\u2019t Play?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your MP4 video file is refusing to play probably because it is corrupted. There are 3 reliable fixes to these problems. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use VLC Player to fix the corrupted video file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix damaged video files with ONERECOVERY online MP4 repair tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair broken video files via the Command Line tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The step-by-step processes are explained in the article above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI just finished streaming and recording an MP4 video with my Panasonic HC-VX981K camcorder. 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