Can VLC repair damaged video files?

Hi,

Yes, VLC Media Player is repair normal corruption issue of damaged Video files. There are two methods of repair Video files through VLC.

1. Repair Corrupted MP4 or MOV Video Files: With this method VLC media player repair almost all types of video file formats like: MP4, MOV, ASF, AVI, 3GP etc.
2. Repair Only AVI Video File: In this process VLC only repair AVI file format. This technique is more powerful and effective. If your file is not in AVI format and you wants to repair your video file through this method. So first you can change your Video file extension to .avi. Then repair your Video File.

Get Complete process of video file through VLC media player visit: https://www.ibidinfo.com/blog/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-videos-with-vlc-m edia-player.html

Totally agree with dean@26 about VLC’s feature of repairing video files. But, it may only work in some situations like video index issues, etc. For major corruption issues associated with a video file, it is mandatory to find out an effective video repair tool. You can read about such a tool from http://www.digitalvideo-repair.com/incomplete-files.html

VLC can repair videos but when the file is severely corrupt, you need a repair tool. If you're trying to repair MOV/MP4 videos on Mac, then get a MP4 repair tool on your Mac that can fix issues which cannot be fixed by VLC player. Here's how it's done - https://youtu.be/DX9hd0x96zw

I must say that perhaps the best software to repair your broken AVI video file is none other than to use the best video player in the market - VLC Media Player. VLC comes with a build-in feature that recovers broken AVI files, as well as MP4 and MOV files. you can configure VLC to automatically fix damaged AVI and MP4 files easily.

However, there are many reasons that can make MP4 video corrupted, the result is dependable. Good luck!😉

Yes, somewhat - Directions:

First, make a copy of the original file just in case.

Rename the .MP4 / .MOV file to .AVI

Open VLC

Choose VLC > Preferences > Input/Codecs > Then next to "Repair AVI Files" choose "Always Fix" - Then Click save in the bottom of the Preferences Window.

I am not sure if this actually "repairs" the file, but it has allowed me to play damaged files in the past.

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