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MOV file format

Extension.mov
Categoryvideo
Programs
CyberLink PowerDirector
Roxio Easy Media Creator
Main programApple QuickTime Player
DescriptionApple has developed the MOV video format for use with their QuickTime player and video clips. This format is compatible with both Microsoft and macOS systems. MOV files have the ability to store multiple tracks, including audio, video, text, images, and various effects.
Technical detailsMOV files contain various tracks containing factual data or data for editing in the form of a hierarchy or atoms. Atoms may be single or in association with other atoms, and they can perform either of these two actions simultaneously. MPV and MP4 files use the same MPEG-4 file container and consider QuickTime as a standard with their support. The earlier versions of the QuickTime player only allowed users to view MOV files, while the later versions also allow users to edit the data and export it to various systems.
MIME type
video/quicktime
video/x-quicktime
image/mov
audio/aiff
audio/x-midi
audio/x-wav
video/avi