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MP4 video samples

Free MP4 sample videos to download

Use these MP4 sample videos to test uploads, playback, browser video handling, resolution and file-size limits. Clips vary in duration and source; preview a sample before opening its download link.

H.264 / AVC640 × 3601280 × 7201920 × 1080320 × 1761920 × 1080

MP4 video samples

Download MP4 test video files

Compare five distinct short MP4 clips, including Big Buck Bunny, Jellyfish, Sintel, an MDN Flower sample and a city-road clip from SampleLib.

Big Buck Bunny · 360p

Big_Buck_Bunny_360_10s_1MB.mp4

640 × 360 px10 s

~1 MBH.264 · 60 fps

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Jellyfish test clip · 720p

Jellyfish_720_10s_2MB.mp4

1280 × 720 px10 s

~2 MBH.264 · 29.97 fps

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Sintel sample · 1080p

Sintel_1080_10s_5MB.mp4

1920 × 1080 px10 s

~5 MBH.264 · 24 fps

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MP4 video file format guide

MP4 is a multimedia container format. It can package encoded video and audio streams with timing information and other media data. A .mp4 extension identifies the container family, but playback still depends on the codecs and features supported by the device or software.

MP4 container and H.264 codec

MP4 describes how media streams are organized in a file. H.264, also called AVC, is a video coding format often found inside MP4 files. Checking both the container and the video codec helps when diagnosing why a clip plays on one device but not another.

Resolution and video dimensions

Resolution is the number of pixels in each video frame. These samples cover 640 × 360, 1280 × 720 and 1920 × 1080 so you can check responsive playback, scaling, thumbnail generation and upload rules at common sizes.

File size, duration and playback

A video file’s size depends on factors such as resolution, frame rate, compression settings, audio and duration. These clips offer practical fixtures for testing MP4 previews, seeking, playback controls and transfer limits; check each source for its media details.

MP4 metadata and file structure

MP4 organizes media in a box-based structure. Its metadata can describe tracks, timing, dimensions and playback details, while the encoded audio and video are stored as media data. Inspecting metadata helps test whether an upload or conversion preserves the properties a player needs.

Test with different video content

Resolution and file size are only part of playback testing. Big Buck Bunny, the Jellyfish test clip and Sintel have different visual content and motion. Comparing several clips can help reveal rendering, scaling, seeking and decoding issues that one sample may not show.

MP4 sample video questions

What is an MP4 file?

MP4 is a multimedia container format that can store video, audio, subtitles and related timing information. It is commonly used for downloadable videos and web playback.

Is H.264 the same as MP4?

No. MP4 is a container format, while H.264 is a video codec. An MP4 file can contain an H.264 video stream, but the filename extension does not identify every stream inside.

What resolutions are available on this page?

The sample clips are available in 640 × 360, 1280 × 720 and 1920 × 1080 resolution. Their source page also lists the approximate file size and encoding details.

Can I use these MP4 files to test a video player?

Yes. Preview or open a clip to check MP4 playback, resolution changes, seeking, browser controls, upload limits and basic device compatibility.

Big Buck Bunny and Sintel are Blender Foundation films under CC BY 3.0; Jellyfish is a test clip. Flower is an MDN CC0 example and the city-road clip is from SampleLib. Video source and references:Test Videos H.264 MP4 clips · Big Buck Bunny project · Jellyfish test source · Sintel project · MDN CC0 Flower sampleflower.mp4 · SampleLib MP4 sample · Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 · Wikipedia: MP4 file format

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