.mjpeg MJPEG video stream
Video
| MIME type | video/x-mjpeg |
|---|---|
| Description | MJPEG video stream |
| Acronym | MJPEG – Motion JPEG |
| Category | Video |
| Based on | image/jpeg |
| Other extensions | .mjpg |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mjpeg file?
A .mjpeg file is a “MJPEG video stream” (MIME type video/x-mjpeg). MJPEG stands for Motion JPEG.
How do I open a .mjpeg file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .mjpeg file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mjpeg shows the guessed type.
Which format is .mjpeg based on?
Technically a .mjpeg file is a subtype of “JPEG image” (image/jpeg), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .mjpeg?
The MIME type is video/x-mjpeg. In the Apache web server: AddType video/x-mjpeg .mjpeg; in nginx: types { video/x-mjpeg mjpeg; }.