Tips to open MOOV file

Can't open the MOOV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MOOV files as well as a list of programs that support MOOV files.

MOOV file extension

File Name Apple QuickTime Movie
File Developer Apple
File Category Video Files

The MOOV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MOOV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MOOV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0

What is MOOV file?

The file in the MOOV format belongs to the Video Files category. It was designed by Apple. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Apple QuickTime Movie is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use QuickTime Player to handle this file. This is a program created by Apple, Inc.. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the MOOV file. The VLC media player, Roxio Popcorn, VLC media player for Android programs will also handle the file when the QuickTime Player program does not fulfill its role.

How to open MOOV file?

An often recurring problem with Apple QuickTime Movie is that MOOV is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open MOOV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MOOV file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install QuickTime Player

The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name QuickTime Player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support MOOV files.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with MOOV files

If, despite the installed application, the MOOV file does not start in the QuickTime Player application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MOOV file with the QuickTime Player program.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

If, however, after binding QuickTime Player with Apple QuickTime Movie there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MOOV file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The MOOV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MOOV file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MOOV file. However, remember that not every infected MOOV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of MOOV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MOOV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Apple help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file MOOV except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MOOV file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the MOOV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MOOV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MOOV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.