MOV File Extension

Apple QuickTime Movie

File Type mov
Developer Apple
Popularity
4.8 (39 votes)
Application Nero Multimedia Suite
Category Video Files
Format Binary

What is a MOV file?

Apple QuickTime Movie, identified by the MOV extension, is a Video Files type and includes 445 files.

Apple, the developer of the Apple QuickTime Movie (MOV), has released file format and 72 programs designed to handle them.

MOV files are supported by Windows, Mac OS and Linux, as well as mobile phones such as Android. There are 79 programs available to play a MOV file, including popular tools like VLC media player, QuickTime and Xine.

MIME types

video/x-quicktime
video/quicktime
image/mov

File Signature

HEX code: 6D. ASCII code: m.

Windows

Linux

Android

VLC media player

How to open a MOV file?

If you are having trouble opening a MOV file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

The most popular programs for working with MOV files are VLC media player, QuickTime and Xine. To get the latest version of Nero Multimedia Suite, open the Nero website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open MOV files with Nero Multimedia Suite.

Set Nero Multimedia Suite as your default MOV viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

Right-click on your MOV file and choose the "Open With" option. Then click "Choose another app" to continue the process;
From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Nero Multimedia Suite as your desired application;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening MOV files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired MOV file to open a menu of available actions;
Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Nero Multimedia Suite and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Convert to and from MOV

If a MOV file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as AVI, MPG, MPEG, GIF, WAV or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Please note that after converting a MOV file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Several applications, including FLV Crunch, Alldj Video Converter and Ultimate DVD Converter, can convert MOV files offline without quality loss.

Convert MOV to other file formats

Converting Files to MOV Format

Solving Common MOV File Challenges

There are some common issues with MOV files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

Are there any symptoms that my MOV file is damaged?

Corrupted MOV video files may have one or more of the following symptoms:

Opening the file in Nero Multimedia Suite or other programs causes them to hang or crash;
Error dialogs are displayed when interacting with the file;
Opening the file results in an error or a failed attempt;
Unexpected expansion of the total size of the MOV file;
Poor performance when editing a file in Video Edit Magic;

Why does Nero Multimedia Suite quit or crash unexpectedly?

The absence of software updates can cause Nero Multimedia Suite to crash. It is recommended to install the latest available updates for Nero products.

A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.

What methods can be used to repair a damaged MOV file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged MOV file. Go to the menu and select the "Repair" option to repair the file. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged video files.

How to edit a MOV file?

To edit MOV files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify video files. Online MOV editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for Apple QuickTime Movie.

List of Top MOV editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available MOV editors.

MOV Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
AVS Video Editor	OMT	Windows	4.8 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Nero Multimedia Suite	Nero	Windows	4.7 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Movavi VideoSuite Personal	Movavi	Windows	4.5 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Video Edit Magic	DeskShare	Windows	4.3 out of 5 (38 reviews)
AviDemux	Mean	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.2 out of 5 (39 reviews)
VLMC	VideoLAN	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.2 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Compressor	Apple	Mac OS	4.1 out of 5 (41 review)