Playing mp4 in ubuntu throws error "H.264 (High 4:4:4 Profile) decoder is required to play the file, but is not installed"

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Ubuntu version 20.10

Playing any mp4 throws this error

H.264 (High 4:4:4 Profile) decoder is required to play the file, but is not installed

I am not sure this is same as the issue mentioned here

Perhaps you need `ubuntu-restricted-formats` installed? See [here.](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats) — robosnacks, Apr 27 '21 at 16:11
Did you find a solution for this? I created a movie with Kazam on ubuntu, but can't play it back :S — Rob Audenaerde, Dec 09 '21 at 08:18

score -1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 07 '22 at 02:48

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you can play the videos with vlc and also with ffmpeg. But I am also on lookout for a better solution

answered Oct 07 '22 at 02:48

M Shiraz Baig

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