.264 File Extension

264 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Ripped Video Data File

264 files store raw video data. They are temporary files generated by video ripping and conversion software like StaxRip and RipBot264. The data can be repurposed and encoded into other formats. Typic...

General Information

Title .264 File Extension
Extension .264
Full Form H.264 Encoded Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
MIME Type video/H264

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Playback, Streaming
Features High compression, Lossy

File Characteristics

Quality High definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With conversion

Use Cases

Video Editing After conversion
Media Playback Yes
Video Streaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware injection
Best Practices Regular scans, Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version H.264 (as part of MPEG-4 AVC)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mp4, .mkv, .mov, .avi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
Media Player Classic Free Windows
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: IP/CCTV Video File

Temporary video files are generated by video ripping and conversion programs. These 264 files contain extracted video data. This data can be repurposed and encoded into other formats. The files are ty...

General Information

Title .264 File Extension
Extension .264
Full Form H.264 Encoded Video File
File Type Video File
Developer ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group, ISO/IEC JTC1
MIME Type video/h264

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Surveillance recording
Features High Compression, High Quality

File Characteristics

Quality High Definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No, Convertible

Use Cases

Surveillance Footage Yes
Video Storage Yes
Streaming Formats No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Based On MPEG-4 Part 10
Standardization 2003
Popularity Widespread in surveillance

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mp4, .avi, .mov, .mkv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
KMPlayer Free Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
IP Camera Viewer Free Windows