Can you play MP4 on Motorola Razr 40?

How do you play MP4 files on Motorola Razr 40? It’s a known fact that MP4 format is well compatible with Android devices. Why can’t you watch MP4 files on Motorola Razr 40? This problem can be solve by converting your MP4 files before playing them on your Motorola Razr 40.

“Hi, any ideas why my Motorola Razr 40 doesn't play MP4 videos. I've copied several MP4 clips onto my SD card. It turns up in the media player app. But when I go to play it a popup message saying something like ‘this video cannot be played’. Strangely I earlier put an AVI video onto the same SD card. I can play this AVI video fine in the same video player app. MP4 should be playable on Motorola Razr 40. Why did this happen? Is there anything I can do to solve the issue? Thanks for any help.”

Your MP4 files may include a video or audio codec that is not supported by your device. This issue can be solved by converting them to Motorola Razr 40 supported H.264 MP4 format. Check out a how-to guide on this.

Part 1: MP4 conversion suggestion for Motorola Razr 40 (on Windows)
Part 2: MP4 conversion suggestion for Motorola Razr 40 (on macOS)

Part 1. MP4 conversion suggestion for Motorola Razr 40 (on Windows)

To convert MP4 video files for Motorola Razr 40 playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Import your video files
Click “Add File” to load your video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for Motorola Razr 40
Click “Profile” to select “Motorola” > “The corresponding Profile of your Motorola phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Motorola Razr 40.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Motorola Razr 40, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start.

As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated MP4 files that are suitable for playing on your Motorola Razr 40. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. MP4 conversion suggestion for Motorola Razr 40 (on macOS)

To convert MP4 video files for Motorola Razr 40 playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.