Video
What is a .f4v file?
A .f4v file is a MPEG-4 Media File. This is a video format.
How to open a .f4v file
- VLC is the answer for the vast majority of video files.
- mpv is a lightweight alternative.
The registry records this extension against MPEG-4 Media File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .f4v file
- HandBrake converts to .mp4, which plays on effectively everything.
MIME type
When a .f4v file travels over the web, servers label it with one of these MIME types:
application/mp4video/mp4The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .f4v.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPEG-4 Media File | — | application/mp4, video/mp4 | fmt/199 |