{"id":20620,"date":"2020-10-01T11:59:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/?p=20620"},"modified":"2020-10-01T11:59:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:59:31","slug":"how-to-play-hikvision-mp4-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/how-to-play-hikvision-mp4-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to play Hikvision mp4 files"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, I explain\u00a0how to play Hikvision mp4 files.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes, a traditional video player (such as Windows media player) doesn’t work, so it’s necessary to use software compatible with the Hikvision files.<\/p>\n

The picture below shows the Windows player error message.<\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/p>\n

Windows media player error message – The file is not playable<\/p>\n

As you can see, the error indicates that the file is unsupported.<\/p>\n

Let’s understand what’s the cause of this error and how to solve this problem.<\/p>\n

Why the software can’t play the mp4 file<\/h2>\n

The Hikvision devices and software record the footage using a standard video <\/span>CODEC (Compressor\/Decompressor) <\/span><\/a>such as H.264 or<\/span> H.265<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The error occurs when such CODECs are not installed on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes the manufacturer uses a proprietary variation of the standard CODEC such as H.264+ or H.265+, which are not compatible with the video player.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check which codec the mp4 file is using<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can use software such as the <\/span>GSpot<\/span><\/a> to check which codec the mp4 file uses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, the Hilvision mp4 files uses a compression that is recognized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"GSpot<\/p>\n

GSpot – Checks the Hikvision mp4 files<\/p>\n

As you can see in the picture, the CODEC status is undetermined.<\/span><\/p>\n

But don’t worry, you can still play the files.<\/span><\/p>\n

Play the mp4 files using VLC<\/h2>\n

The Hikvision devices and software record the footage using a standard video compression compatible with the\u00a0<\/span>VLC player<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(free software).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"VLC<\/p>\n

VLC plays the Hikvision mp4 file<\/p>\n

Yeah, VLC is an excellent software for testing security cameras.<\/span><\/p>\n

Play the Hikvision mp4 files using VSPlayer<\/h2>\n

You can use the official Hikvision software <\/span>VSPlayer <\/span><\/a>to play the mp4 files.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hikvision<\/p>\n

VSPlayer plays a Hikvision mp4 file<\/p>\n

The software is free and you can download from the <\/span>Hikvision website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Play Multiple Hikvision mp4 files<\/h2>\n

You can play multiple Hikvision mp4 files at the same time using the VSPlayer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the step-by-step process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Open the VSPlayer;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Change the number of titles displayed;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Open the folder that contains the mp4 files;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Drag and drop each file to a different title.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    See the pictures below for details.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Hikvision<\/p>\n

    Hikvision VSPlayer – 2×2 matrix<\/p>\n

    You can select a matrix like 2×2 and drag and drop the mp4 files.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Hikvision<\/p>\n

    Hikvision VSPlayer plays multiple files<\/p>\n

    And that’s how you can play multiple files with the VSPlayer \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    If your Hikvision mp4 files don’t play on Windows media player or other similar video players, you can install a codec package or use VLC or VSPlayer.<\/span><\/p>\n

    I hope this article can help you; please share it with your friends.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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