MP4 Video Recovery: How to Restore MP4 Files?

MP4 can be the most widely used video format that supported by various devices like iPad, Kindle Fire, camera, PSP, mobile phones, etc. Just like other file types, MP4 videos also can be lost accidentally. When the MP4 files are not in its original place, don't worry because your MP4 files are not erased permanently. Draw support from third-party software, you are able to recover MP4 videos easily without any trouble.

First, let's see the possible reasons cause MP4 file loss:

Accidentally deleting and formatting;
Permanently delete MP4 files by pressing "shift + delete", or empty the Recycle Bin;
System or device corruption causes data loss;
Virus infection on your MP4 files;
Other unknown reasons.

We introduce iPubsoft Data Recovery software to you to retrieve lost MP4 videos from hard drive or partition. No matter your MP4 files are deleted, formatted or damaged, this MP4 video recovery program can do a reliable and effective job to recover mp4 videos with only steps on Windows computer. If you are running a Mac computer, you can choose to download the Data Recovery for Mac as below to restore MP4 files with similar steps on Win.

Follow The Step-by-step Guide to Recover MP4 Videos

Step 1: Run MP4 Video Recovery software

Download, install and launch the recovery tool on your computer. You will see there are 4 recovery modes are provided. You can choose the right mode you need and click "Next". If your MP4 files are lost form external storage devices, you must plug the device into the computer accurately.

Step 2: Choose right partition or device to scan

The program will automatically detect and show all partitions on your computer. Select the right partition or device where you lost your MP4 videos from and click "Scan" button to start scanning for the lost MP4 video files. When the scan finishes, all found files will be listed on the interface in categories and paths.

Step 3: Start to recover MP4 videos selectively

Preview and pick up the MP4 files you want to retrieve and then you can simply click the button of "Recover" to save them in your computer instantly.

Note: Remember not to save the recovered MP4 videos to the original location again. Just specify another folder for saving your retrieved files, for safety consideration.