: Right-click the file and select Properties (Windows) or Get Info (Mac). Look at the "Origin" or "Media" tab to see if the recording software is listed.
If you find yourself with many files named like this, consider these tips to keep your library clean: 2023.01.21-21.11.mp4
The filename indicates the video was likely generated on , at 9:11 PM (21:11). This naming convention is standard for several types of software: : Right-click the file and select Properties (Windows)
: Configure your recording software to save clips into subfolders based on the application being recorded. This naming convention is standard for several types
: Tools like PowerToys (Windows) allow you to quickly add context to the filename (e.g., 2023.01.21-21.11-Minecraft_Wipeout.mp4 ).
: Open the file with a trusted, updated media player like VLC media player , which can handle most codecs without requiring extra downloads that might contain malware.