However, sometimes, you might not open your file with QuickTime player because it is corrupted or some codecs are missing. It can just help you to edit, play, save, and export files.
Whenever you try to open a video file on QuickTime player Mac, and the screen turns black, do not panic! You can easily fix this problem by considering the solutions mentioned below. Another potential way to fix a corrupted video file that cannot be opened on Mac is to change the file extension. It will help you repair damaged files like m4v, mp4, or mov files that are not compatible with QuickTime.
Let us see how you can change the file extension. After that, make a copy of your damaged and corrupted media file on your computer. Step 2: The next step is to change the file extension name for instance from. Ignore any error message that displays on your screen. Click "Preferences". Step 4: Now, in Preferences, choose "Input and Codecs," make the required changes, and save it. In the end, choose the option "pf Always fix" to continue the video repair process on Mac.
Within a few seconds, you would be ready to play the video again. Let us find out how you can fix your corrupted video using Wondershare Repairit. Download and install Wondershare Repairit on your Macbook and launch it.
You can also drag the file to the interface. Select multiple damaged or corrupted videos, and click the Repair button on the bottom right to begin the repair process. Within minutes, when the repairing process is complete, you can preview different videos to check the repair results.
If you did not get the desired result, you could conduct "Advanced Video Repair," through which you can add a sample video and review its data for video file repair. The sample video should have the same device source and format as your corrupted videos.
Finally, you are ready to preview the repaired videos and save them to the desired location on your Mac. Apart from the solutions listed above, you can use other methods to fix Mac errors and open Files on QuickTime. Install Latest Version of QuickTime. If you are using an old version of QuickTime, try installing the latest version, QuickTime 7 pro. The latest version handles all file formats better and enables you to open and play different files without any trouble successfully.
If the QuickTime player is not playing video, then it is possible that your Mac computer cannot read the codec of your file. To find the codec of your file, go to the "Window" tab of QuickTime player, then select the option "Show Movie Inspector.
The next step is to activate the QuickTime codec to play the media file, which you cannot open. Here are some of the video codecs supported by QuickTime player:. These players support most formats and will enable you to play any file with ease. Solution 4. If none of the above methods work, then try converting your file format to QuickTime supported format. Sometimes, your video file can be corrupted, and by converting the file format, you can fix it and open it on QuickTime player.
You can convert the file format or codec of the corrupted video with VLC. Here is a step-by-step procedure to complete the action:. Step 2: Now, a dialog box will appear. Click the "Add" button to add the desired file you want to convert. Step 3: Another window will open up, where you need to provide a new name for the file and choose the preferred Input codec for the converted video. Note: Select the format that the QuickTime player supports.
Step 4: The final step is to save all the changes. This will provide you with a repaired file. Do you want to learn more about QuickTime on Mac? Here are answers to some of the most asked questions by Mac and QuickTime users. These answers will help you to get detailed information about the QuickTime player on Mac. To add an audio or video file to the QuickTime player, you can choose any one of the following options:. QuickTime player is compatible with Mac and is on your computer by default.
To open QuickTime player, all you need to do is go to the "Applications" folder, double click the icon of QuickTime player and launch it.
You can even select a wide range of device presets which can optimize your file to work on device of your choice automatically. Simply click "Add File" button on the top left corner to import your files. Or directly drag and drop them to the interface. Press the arrow in the "Profile" drop-down menu at the left lower of the screen.
This should bring you into a panel like the image shown below. Click the "Convert" icon at the bottom right corner to start the conversion process. Be patient. After the process has finished, you have successfully converted your original files to a QuickTime compatible format directly, without any intermediate formats. What media formats does QuickTime play?
What is QuickTime Generally, when we talk about QuickTime, it means the QuickTime Player rather than the multimedia development, storage, and playback technology from Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.
If an audio or video file doesn't play on Mac Older or specialized media formats might require other software. How to search for an app that works with your file You might already have an app that supports the format of your file. If you don't know which of your installed apps to try, your Mac might be able to suggest one: Control-click or right-click the file in the Finder.
From the shortcut menu that opens, choose Open With. You should see a submenu listing all of the other installed apps that your Mac thinks might be able to open the file.
If none of your installed apps can open the file, search the Internet or Mac App Store for apps that can play or convert the file: Include the name of the media format in your search.
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