Repair .mov File Won't Play in Quicktime
Learn what to do when MOV file is not recognized by Quicktime player
" I just downloaded a 900MB QuickTime movie clip from an unknown host onto my Macbook Air laptop. But, when I tried to open it, I received an error message like "the document xxx.mov could not be opened. The movie file format is not recognized." I know .mov is the default file format for QuickTime media player, I assume that the MOV video clip is corrupt and I’ve also heard there are software’s which can repair such unrecognized MOV video. Any advice would be appreciated! "
This is a kind of question you often find in forums. Many users complain that their MOV video clip is not recognized by QuickTime media player or QuickTime does not play MOV files and look for a suitable way to play their videos. Often these kinds of uncertainties happen due to MOV video corruption. So, if you are a user in this kind of situation no need to get upset as you can use Remo Repair software to solve all your problems.
Reasons for MOV video corruption:
- Incomplete or broken download of MOV video clip
- Improper installation of QuickTime media player
- Error while conversion of MOV file into other video file formats
- MOV header file corruption due to virus infection
- Interruption while transferring MOV videos from one storage media to another
How to repair unrecognized MOV videos?
Other than the above stated reasons, there are numerous other causes for MOV video corruption. Nevertheless, as stated before such files can be fixed using Remo Repair software. This is the most widely used repair application which can easily fix your unrecognized MOV videos. The application repairs corrupt, damaged, inaccessible and broken videos of MOV and MP4 format. In addition to this, the best thing about the application is that, the tool works on read only mode which ensures no modification or damage is made to your original MOV video clip. Furthermore, the software is able to fix QuickTime error the file is not a movie file on both Windows and Mac operating system.
What are the benefits of using Remo Repair software?
You have to use Remo Repair to repair your MOV video file, because of the following reasons
- Three step repair process (Browse --> Repair --> Save)
- You can preview the repaired video clip before saving purpose
- Free demo version of the software is available, through which you can check its capability before purchase
- 24/7 technical assistance is provided to its users on all 365 days of the year
Step by step procedure to repair not playing Quicktime MOV file:
Step 1: Download Remo Repair application and install it to your personal computer. Open the installed application and stick to the main screen steps. Choose your corrupt MOV video which is to be repaired by clicking on “Browse” button. After selection, click on “Repair” option to start the repair process.
Image 1: Main Window
Step 2: You can monitor the repair progress by displaying the progress bar.
Image 2: Repairing Progress
Step 3: After completion, the tool displays your MOV video file description and you can also preview the repaired video file before saving.
Figure C: Preview Repaired File
Step 4: Finally, save your repaired file to your desired destination location
Figure D: Save Repaired File