.mov — Apple QuickTime Movie
Apple Inc. · 1991
Wat is een .mov-bestand?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime multimedia container format. It can store video, audio, text, and effects in a single file using various codecs. MOV files are commonly produced by iPhones, iPads, and Mac applications. While closely related to the MP4 format (both are based on the MPEG-4 container), MOV offers additional Apple-specific features. MOV files are widely used in video editing workflows due to their support for high-quality ProRes video codec.
Programma's die .mov-bestanden openen
| Platform | Programma | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | VLC Media Player | Gratis | |
| Windows Media Player (with codec) | Gratis | ||
| macOS | QuickTime Player | Gratis | Officieel |
| iMovie | Gratis |
Veelvoorkomende problemen met .mov-bestanden
Veelgestelde vragen
.mov files can be opened with several programs. VLC Media Player is one of the most popular choices.
Generally yes, .mov files are safe to open with appropriate software.
Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .mov files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.
Technische details
Apple QuickTime Movie files use the video/quicktime MIME type and were first introduced in 1991 by Apple Inc.. The file can be identified by its signature: 66 74 79 70 71 74 (ftypqt).