How to Fix ‘File not found’ Error in MP4 Videos
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I transferred an MP4 video from my Sony DSLR camera to computer. After transferring the file, it is not playing on any media player. A message pops up saying ‘video not found.’ Is there any way to fix MP4 file not found error?’
I converted an MOV video file to MP4 file format for uploading on website. Now, the MP4 file format does not play, giving error, ‘File not found.’ How can I make MP4 video playable?’
Many users face ‘File not found’ error when trying to play their videos. Whenever you come across MP4 error File not found, it can be due to incomplete download, improper transfer, or a shortcut of the file created on computer due to a virus infection. However, you can fix this error and make MP4 videos playable.
Read on this post to know the best methods to fix ‘File not found’ error in MP4 videos.
Reasons of MP4 error File not found
- Improper download or transfer of MP4 files
- Improper conversion of video file to MP4 file format
- Virus infection
- Wrong path of the MP4 file
How to fix ‘File not found’ error in MP4 videos
The recommended and easiest way to fix the ‘File not found’ error is with the help of a secure and advanced video repair software – Stellar Repair for Video.
Whether the error is caused due to virus infection, improper conversion, or transfer of file, you can fix the corrupt MP4 file through the video repair utility.
However, you can try some workarounds too, that may fix the error and you may not need the software help.
Workarounds to fix MP4 error File not found
- Play in another media player: Try playing it in another video player. If it gives error in Windows Player, play in VLC Player or Quicktime.
- Download/Import your MP4 video again: Improper download or import of MP4 videos from camera to computer or SD card may also give file not found error. Try downloading your MP4 videos again.
- Repair in VLC Media player: VLC Media Player has feature to fix certain corruptions in videos. You can try playing MP4 videos after repairing in free open source VLC Player.
How to use Stellar Repair for Video to fix MP4 error File not found
An MP4 video repair tool – Stellar Repair for Video , is safe to download and quick way to fix ‘File not found error’ in videos. Irrespective of the cause of ‘File not found error,’ the MP4 repair software fixes the error and other corruptions in the MP4 video, making it playable.
Stellar Repair for Video supports all brands of cameras, camcorders, DSLRs. It also repairs MP4 videos that were converted from other formats.
You can fix your videos that get corrupt during shoot, while editing, converting to other formats, or on transfer from one drive to another. The DIY software is able to repair quickly and offers simultaneous repair of multiple videos.
Fix your MP4 videos errors now! Download the software and make them playable again.
Steps to repair MP4 videos using Stellar Repair for Video
- Download and run the software on your PC/Mac
- On the main screen of the software click on Add File
- List of added corrupt MP4 videos appears. Click Repair. The repairing process You can see that in the progress bars.
- Click Save Repaired Files. You can Preview the repaired MP4 videos before saving them at a location of your choice.
To Sum Up
Stellar Repair for Video is a proven and trusted solution for MP4 videos that give ‘File not found’ error. The software is a popular video repair utility already used by millions of people to fix corruptions and errors in their MP4 videos. In addition, Stellar Repair for Video lets you fix corrupt and not properly playable AVI, ASF, WMV, MKV, FLV, DIVX, WEBM, MJPEG, MPEG, AVCHD, MTS, MOV, MP4, 3G2, 3GP, M4V and F4V videos files.
I have converted my MOV file to mp4 and it’s not playing anymore. Why?
Improper conversion of video files to MP4 file format might have damaged the file during conversion. Try repairing the file with Stellar Repair for Video.
Hi Sumona, I used this software for repairing mp4 files but some of three files not repaired. What the problem of these files? I’m unable to repair. Please help me.
Hi Owen, if the repaired files not play, it means these files are severely corrupt. I suggest you can try an advanced version of the software. If you found the same problem again. You can contact our support through Email support[@]stellarinfo.com or call +1-877-778-6087.
Hi, I using windows 7 platform. I had an issue when I try and load mp4 files on Media player I get a “file format error”. I don’t know why they appear I tried to repair these files but unsuccessful. Any help would be appreciated in fixing this problem.
Hi Alma, Thanks for your appreciation!
Hi, I had used windows 7 for many years, When I installed Window 10 couple of mp4 video files corrupted, I couldn’t play these files, It’s really important to me. I tried to Divx converter but doesn’t recognize the format. Any help would be appreciated!
Hi Caitlin, I suggest you can use our software trial version and see the repair MP4 files. Thanks!
I had some mp4 video files section of damaged audio inside, its possible stellar program repair the mp4 file?
Hi Tomica, Yes, I suggest you can try demo version of our software and see the preview of repaired video files.
Hi, this didn’t work. The repair video that came out it’s only a few seconds and no sound. The repaired file almost 2 GB. Please help me.
Hi Kieran, if repaired file preview is less size that means it’s severely corrupted. You can contact our support team through email support[@]stellarinfo.com or Call +1-877-778-6087. They will help you!!
Hi, I can’t play mp4 file on QuickTime. Any help would be appreciated?
Hi Andrea, Download the latest version on QuickTime Player 7 for Mac OS because QuickTime player 7 will not be compatible with future macOS releases. Thanks!!
I have tried these workarounds already but nothing worked. Haven’t tried this tool though, will check if this can be helpful. Also, I tried to convert mp4 into avi to check if that solves this error but no luck! can I import avi in your software or will have to roll back to mp4?
Dear Lisa, You can try our software demo version and see the preview of your repaired file. You can import any video file format which one you need to repair. thanks!