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If you tried running an MP4 video file on Ubuntu OS and received the error \u201cUnable to Play MP4,\u201d this guide has you covered.<\/p>\n

If you use Ubuntu as your main operating system, you will do everything on Ubuntu, including watching videos (mp4 and mkv). However, you might find yourself in an awkward spot when you get an error message \u201cUnable to play MP4<\/strong>\u201d when trying to play the videos. It can be a little infuriating, as no real reason why you can’t play MP4 videos is described.<\/p>\n

In Ubuntu 22.04, when you try to run an MP4 file, you don\u2019t even get an error prompt. The video player simply opens up with a broken icon. If you are stuck in the same problem, this guide will explain the reason for this error and provide different solutions for you.<\/p>\n\n

Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

Why is MP4 Not Playing in Ubuntu?<\/h2>\n

A new installation of Ubuntu doesn\u2019t come with the necessary multimedia codecs required to play an MP4 video file. This issue is common in a fresh installation of Ubuntu, but it can also occur if you try to update your Ubuntu from an older version to the latest.<\/p>\n

This error is especially true for locally stored files, but it can also occur when you try to watch videos online. Sometimes, it is not a matter of multimedia codecs but the video player itself.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s discuss the different methods to solve this issue.<\/p>\n

Run the Video File in Firefox Browser<\/h3>\n

The easiest and quickest way to view a video file in the format MP4 or MKV in Ubuntu is to play it using the Firefox browser. The reason is that the browsers come with various multimedia plugins by default.<\/p>\n

To do this, go to the video file’s directory, right-click on it, and choose \u201cOpen With Other Application<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n

After that, in the new dialogue box, click on the button that says \u201cView All Applications<\/strong>.\u201d (Do this step if you don\u2019t see Firefox in the \u201cRecommended Application\u2019s List<\/strong>\u201d).<\/p>\n

\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n

After that, select \u201cFirefox Web Browser<\/strong>\u201d from the new extended version of the application\u2019s list.<\/p>\n

\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n

After that, click on the \u201cSelect\u201d Button at the top right. This will open your Browser, and in a new tab, you will see that your locally stored video is now being played.<\/p>\n

\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n

However, this method is best for temporarily running the video file. This is not recommended as a permanent solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Install Required Plugins on Ubuntu 20.04<\/h3>\n

If you want a more permanent solution on Ubuntu 20.04 than the previous one, you can install multiple plugins to ensure that the MP4 videos will always run on your Ubuntu Machine.<\/p>\n

To do this, open up a new terminal session and update your Ubuntu\u2019s apt packages list by running the following command inside the terminal.<\/p>\n

sudo apt update<\/pre>\n
Executing this command will result in a prompt asking you about your sudo\/root password. Therefore, type the password in the terminal and press the \u2018Enter<\/strong>\u201d key.<\/p>\n
\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n
After that, wait for the updation process to complete. Once that is done, install the \u201clibdvd<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cgstreamer<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cugly<\/strong>\u201d plugins by running the following command in the terminal.<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get install libdvdnav4 libdvdread7 gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly libdvd-pkg<\/pre>\n
Once that is done, you can install \u201cthe extras\u201d by Ubuntu by running the following command.<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras<\/pre>\n
Once the installation is done, you can play MP4 video files without errors on Ubuntu 20.04<\/p>\n
Install VLC Media Player<\/h3>\n
If you have tried installing the Plugins or the media codec files required to play MP4 video files, you can still meet the same error when playing \u201cH.264<\/strong>\u201d encoded video files. The fact that you have to install everything manually can be overwhelming to many new Ubuntu users.<\/p>\n
While it is true that you need to install media codecs manually, you can choose a smarter way and install a media player that takes care of the multimedia codecs and plugins such as VLC.<\/p>\n
To install VLC Media Player in your Ubuntu Machine, open up a new terminal session and execute the following command.<\/p>\n
sudo apt install vlc -y<\/pre>\n
Once the installation is done, head over to the directory containing the video file, right-click on it, and choose the option \u201cOpen With Other Applications.\u201d After that, choose \u201cVLC media player<\/strong>\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n
Click the \u201cSelect\u201d button at the top right, and your video will play inside the VLC Media Player.<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n
Install MPV Media Player<\/h3>\n
An Alternative to the VLC Media Player is the MPV Media Player in Ubuntu. Installing MPV will also remove the missing media codecs error and allow you to play MP4 videos easily.<\/p>\n
To install the MPV Media Player, open up a terminal session (CTRL + ALT + T<\/strong>) and execute the following command.<\/p>\n
sudo apt install mpv -y<\/pre>\n
After that, wait for the installation process to complete fully. Once done, right-click on the video file, choose \u201cRun with Other Application<\/strong>,\u201d and select \u201c mpv Media Player<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n
When you click the \u201cSelect\u201d button, it will play the video file in the MPV Media Player.<\/p>\n
\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n
Remove the Gstreamer Plugin in Ubuntu 22.04<\/h3>\n
In Ubuntu 22.04, the \u201cGStreamer\u201d plugin can sometimes cause various errors or playback difficulties when playing MP4 or MKV video files.<\/p>\n
To fix this issue in Ubuntu 22, open up a terminal session and execute the following command to remove the mismatched GStreamer plugin.<\/p>\n
sudo apt remove gstreamer1.0-vaapi<\/pre>\n
Restart your Ubuntu machine and play the MP4 Video File again with the plugin successfully removed.<\/p>\n
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Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Ubuntu doesn\u2019t have the essential multimedia codecs required to play the MP4, MKV, or the H.264 video files. Therefore, you must manually install the required media codecs by installing plugins or media players.<\/p>\n
However, if you don\u2019t plan to watch videos on your Ubuntu machine often and would like to avoid installing new files, then you can simply choose to view the video files in the Firefox Web Browser.<\/p>\n
If you want a more permanent solution, install the plugins mentioned above. Alternatively, you can choose to install media players with various media codecs so that you don\u2019t have to install them manually.<\/p>\n
Such media players include the VLC Media Player and the MPV Media Player, which can be installed on Ubuntu Machines.<\/p>\n
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