Playing video files involves virtual complex processes which the normal default browsers have compatibility issues. You need a tool like MPEG Streamclip to manage the video files.
Play MPEG videos at first click
The application not only plays the video files but it also converts them to specific file formats for burning. In addition, it also has an inbuilt editor to run editing functions, some of them include paste, copy, rename, cut and trim among others. The conversion process changes the original files to major video file formats. In addition, it uses the DivX elements. Although it is important to note that, the editing function need more than what it offers. In fact, the experienced users have to do the editing in yet other applications and only benefits from the conversion process which is perfect for this application.
Its main function is to change the MPEG file format which has limitations to other video file formats to help on the configuration process. For example, you can only bun in a specific file format, so you need the kit to change the file before you start the burning or the video o movie creation process.
One disadvantage, if you have a portrait format of a video file and you need to change it to maybe landscape, you will be disappointed.
MPEG Streamclip is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in video editors category and is available to all software users as a free download.