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MOV file format

Extension.mov
Categoryvideo
Programs
CyberLink PowerDirector
Roxio Easy Media Creator
Main programApple QuickTime Player
DescriptionApple developed the MOV video format to work seamlessly with their QuickTime player and video clips. This versatile format is compatible with both Microsoft and macOS systems. The MOV file format can hold multiple tracks, including audio, video, text, images, and special effects.
Technical detailsMOV files contain various tracks that store data for both factual recording and editing. This data is organized in a specific order using elements called atoms. Atoms can function independently or together, and some can perform multiple functions simultaneously. Both MPV and MP4 files use the same MPEG-4 container format and are compatible with QuickTime, reflecting this standard. Early QuickTime players only allowed viewing of MOV files. Later versions added editing capabilities and the ability to export data to other systems.
MIME type
video/quicktime
video/x-quicktime
image/mov
audio/aiff
audio/x-midi
audio/x-wav
video/avi