File Extension F4F

Reporter:   |   Last Updated: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

F4F File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that F4F files are associated with only a single known file type, the Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Segment format, and can be viewed primarily with Adobe Flash Player, including one other known software applications (listed below). F4F files are traditionally categorized as Data Files.

File Extension F4F files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The main F4F file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about F4F files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your F4F file.

Low
Demand
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Position

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Status

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November

2018

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Kinds of F4F Files


Leading F4F Type

.F4F
File Ext:.f4f
File Type:Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Segment

An F4F is a data file associated with the HTTP Dynamic Streaming service used to distribute multimedia content through the standard HTTP protocol. It stores segment of a source multimedia file.

Author: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:Data Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.f4f

Software Programs That Open The Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Segment:


Adobe Flash Player by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux

HTTP Dynamic Streaming by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

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F4F Popularity


OS Ranking

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding F4F Issues


Issues Opening F4F Files

Adobe Flash Player Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open F4F Files" when trying to open your F4F. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Flash Player isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your F4F file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your F4F, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Adobe Flash Player is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Flash Player installed that's incompatible with your Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Segment type. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Flash Player (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Right-clicking on your F4F, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening F4F files are due to having the incorrect version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer.


Additional F4F Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Adobe Flash Player version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening F4F files. If you are still having problems opening F4F files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for F4F
  • Deletion of the F4F file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a F4F-associated program (eg. Adobe Flash Player)
  • File corruption affecting your F4F file
  • F4F file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with F4F has outdated drivers
  • Windows cannot load your Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming Segment file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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