MOV File Type

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MOV File Summary

Thirteen known software programs (notably, CyberLink PowerDVD developed by CyberLink) are related to the MOV file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Apple QuickTime Movie format. MOV files are traditionally categorized as Video Files.

File Extension MOV is supported by Windows, Mac, and Windows Phone operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you are having problems opening MOV files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

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Types of MOV Files


Principal MOV Type

.MOV
Extension:.mov
File Type:Apple QuickTime Movie

QuickTime multi media format by Apple. It is supported on Mac and Windows system. It can have a compressed video or audio track.

Organization: Apple
Group:Video Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov

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MOV Demand


OS Popularity

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

Operating System Rank

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


MOV Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening MOV Files

CyberLink PowerDVD Disappeared

If you attempt to load your MOV file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open MOV Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have CyberLink PowerDVD for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the MOV file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MOV file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated CyberLink PowerDVD

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Apple QuickTime Movie file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Apple QuickTime Movie file version that was created by a newer version of CyberLink PowerDVD than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your MOV file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MOV files are due to having the wrong version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed.


Other Causes of MOV File Opening Problems

Although you might already have CyberLink PowerDVD or another MOV-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Apple QuickTime Movie files. If you are still having problems opening MOV files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for MOV are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the MOV file in the Windows registry
  • Corrupt install of CyberLink PowerDVD or other MOV-related program
  • The MOV itself is corrupted
  • MOV file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MOV file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Apple QuickTime Movie files

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