MP4Box - GPAC 2.5-1030

MP4Box is a powerful multimedia tool included in the GPAC framework ( a multimedia framework used for handling different types of audio and video files).

It’s mainly used to manipulate multimedia files, especially ISO media files like MP4 and 3GP, but it also supports formats like AVI, MPG, and MPEG-2 TS.

Whether you’re working on editing, packaging, or streaming, MP4Box is versatile and widely used for video and audio file management.

What Can MP4Box Do?

Here’s a quick overview of what you can do with MP4Box:

Work with MP4 and 3GP Files:
Add, remove, or combine (multiplex) audio, video, and subtitles from various sources.

Convert Presentation Formats:
Encode or decode presentation formats like MPEG-4 XMT or W3C SVG into binary formats like MPEG-4 BIFS or LASeR.

Encrypt Streams:
Secure your multimedia streams with encryption.

Add Metadata:
Attach detailed metadata to specific streams or the entire file to create MPEG-21 compliant media or hybrid MPEG-4/MPEG-21 files.

Work with HEIF Images:
Edit and package HEIF image files for better compatibility.

Prepare for Adaptive Streaming:
Get your files ready for HTTP Adaptive Streaming, making them suitable for smooth playback on various devices.

Optimize for Streaming and Playback:
Package and tag files for streaming, downloads, or playback on different devices (like phones or tablets) or with specific software (like iTunes).
 

How to Use MP4Box

MP4Box is a command-line tool, so you’ll need to use specific commands to get the job done.

If you’re new to it, start by checking the Command-line Help for detailed options and examples. The documentation is regularly updated and includes all the commands you need.