MOV
A multimedia container developed by Apple for storing video, audio, timed media, metadata, and other media tracks.
General information
- Format name
- QuickTime File Format
- Extensions
.mov.qt- MIME type
video/quicktime- Category
- video
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- Apple
Media properties
- Compression
- Varies
Common uses
Video editing
Camera recordings
Apple media workflows
Professional video
Multimedia storage
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| QuickTime File Format | Library of Congress | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Last updated
- October 3, 2026