What is a MOV file?
Developed by Apple, the MOV file format is a standard multimedia container format which is compatible with Windows and Mac OS. The extension can store video, audio, text, and time code, which the user can synchronize with other media files. It uses the MPEG-4 codec for compressing its content.
Similar to AVI, the MOV extension carries a series of codecs for encoding purposes. If an application wants to play the said file, it must support the underlying codec/s. one of the main advantages of MOV files is that the user can convert it to a similar extension such as OGG or MP4 in a hassle-free manner.
How to Open MOV Files
How to Make MOV Files
Below are some software programs that can open MOV files. Download one to open your file now.