File Extension Database

Open H264 File

An H264 file is a video file encoded with compression using the H.264 protocol, which defines a popular format for high definition video.

H264 is basically a video compression codec that requires a video container to host the encoded video.

This means that H264 files can be of type MP4, AVI or MKV.

This format is very common in camcorders, HDTV, Blu-Ray and DVD.

The H264 codec or MPEG-4 standard defines a type of high compression video, jointly developed by the Video Coding Experts Group belonging to the ITU-T1 and the Moving Picture Experts Group belonging to ISO / IEC.

The objective of the H264 project was to create a standard related to image quality without increasing the complexity of its design.

To use the H264 codec it is necessary to have one of the following software installed on your system:

How Can I Open H264 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open H264 file is to find a H264 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a H264 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open H264 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as H264 file opener then try to search online for "H264 viewer", "application to open H264 file" or "open H264 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open H264 file

How Can I Open H264 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a H264 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a H264 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with H264 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as H264 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open H264 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open H264 file then try to search for "H264 viewer", "application to open H264 file" or "read H264 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read H264 file

How Can I Open H264 File on Android

If you downloaded a H264 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded H264 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "H264".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "H264 viewer", "H264 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open H264 File on iPhone or iPad

To open H264 File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the H264 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "H264". This way you can find apps which can open H264 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "H264 viewer" or "H264 file" online in your favorite search engine.