Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .h264 file [ add info ]
H264 files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing H264 file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with H264 extension. However, it should be remembered that H264 file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is H.264 Video Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning H264 files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with H264 extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.h264 file extension
Category: Digital Video Files
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Microsoft Windows Media Player Apple QuickTime Player Roxio Creator NXT Pro Corel VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate CyberLink PowerDVD 13 VideoLAN VLC media player |
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Apple QuickTime Player Apple iTunes Roxio Toast 11 VideoLAN VLC media player |
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VideoLAN VLC media player |
If H264 file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a H264 file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open H264 file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing H264 in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit H264 format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.