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Tool to check for errors in H.264 mp4 video files?


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#1 krs000

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Posted 15 August 2022 - 10:36 AM

I need suggestions for tools (preferably free ones) that are good for automatically scanning and checking for errors of H.264 mp4 video files. I am attaching a couple of examples of the kind of errors I am referring to. The program should automatically detect these and alert me at which point (time position) in the video that the suspected error is located. I was advised to use VirtualDubMod but that says the file type is not supported. I also advised to try FFFmpeg which has an error check feature but that just rendered a blank log and on another movie it froze up. So what other alternatives are there I can try?

 

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Posted 10 March 2023 - 04:15 AM

There are several tools you can try to check for errors in H.264 mp4 video files:
  1. MediaInfo: MediaInfo is a free, open-source tool that can provide you with detailed information about your video files, including the video codec, bitrate, resolution, and more. It can also detect errors in your files and provide you with an error message.
  2. VLC media player: VLC is a popular media player that can also be used to check for errors in your video files. To do this, open your video file in VLC, go to "Tools" > "Codec Information", and look for any error messages in the "Messages" tab.
  3. MP4Box: MP4Box is a command-line tool that can be used to analyze and repair MP4 files. To use it, open a command prompt, navigate to the directory where MP4Box is installed, and enter the command "MP4Box -info [filename]" to check for errors.
  4. FFmpeg: FFmpeg is a command-line tool that can also be used to analyze and repair MP4 files. To check for errors, open a command prompt, navigate to the directory where FFmpeg is installed, and enter the command "ffmpeg -i [filename] -vcodec copy -acodec copy -f null -" to generate an error log.
  5. Video Repair Tool: Video Repair Tool is a commercial tool like Stellar Video Repair that can repair corrupt or damaged video files. It can also detect errors in your files and provide you with an error message.
It's worth noting that while these tools can help you identify errors in your video files, they may not be able to fix all types of errors. In some cases, you may need to re-encode your video file or use a specialized video repair tool to fix the issue.





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