File extension MOVIE
| File type | Apple QuickTime Movie Format |
| Developer | Apple |
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What is a MOVIE file?
MOVIE is the file extension used to store video content. It is a proprietary format developed by Apple. MOVIE files are most often associated with the QuickTimie video playback program.
Latest versions of MOVIE files are generated based on the H.264 codec. Technically speaking, MOVIE is a multimedia container and can store multiple audio and video streams. Files of this type may also have the MOV extension.
Program(s) that can open the .MOVIE file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open MOVIE files
If you cannot open the MOVIE file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports MOVIE among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the MOVIE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MOVIE format files
The inability to open and operate the MOVIE file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Apple QuickTime Movie Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MOVIE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MOVIE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MOVIE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MOVIE format
- The MOVIE file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the MOVIE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MOVIE file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the MOVIE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MOVIE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MOVIE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/26/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.MOVIE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MOVIE file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the MOVIE file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. MOVIE) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.