# How do I open an MP4 file?

Most operating systems open MP4 files in the default media player, and tools like VLC also support MP4 playback.

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Last modified: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

1. **Open in Subclip first**
Import the file in [Subclip Home Player](https://subclip.app/home), then continue to edit/transcribe/convert in-browser.

2. **Desktop players by OS**
- **Windows:** Media Player, Movies & TV, VLC, MPC-HC
- **macOS:** QuickTime Player, IINA, VLC
- **Linux:** VLC, mpv, Celluloid
- **Chromebook:** Chrome media viewer, VLC (Linux), web apps
- **Other OS:** Kodi, Plex clients, VLC ports

3. **Mobile devices**
- **iOS:** Photos/Files player, VLC for Mobile, Infuse
- **Android:** Google Photos, Files by Google, VLC for Android, MX Player
- **Windows phones (legacy):** default video app or VLC ports

4. **Convert if needed**
[MP4 to MOV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-mov), [MP4 to WebM](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-webm), [MP4 to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-wav), [MP4 to MP3](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-mp3).

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