Right-click > Get Info . Look under "More Info" for the device name or software used to create it. 2. How to Open "Mystery" Files
Once you know what’s in the video, rename it immediately to prevent it from getting lost in a sea of generic names. A helpful format is: g078.mp4
YYYY-MM-DD_Event-Name_Location.mp4 Example: 2024-05-12_Hiking_Grand-Canyon.mp4 Right-click > Get Info
Right-click the file > Properties > Details . Look at the "Origin" or "Video" sections. g078.mp4
If you’ve stumbled upon this file and aren't sure what to do with it, here is a quick guide to managing, identifying, and fixing it: 1. Identify the Source
Generic filenames are common for dashcams. If a dashcam loses power during an accident, the file (g078.mp4) might be "unfinalized" and unplayable.