HDMOV File Extension

What is HDMOV file?

HDMOV is a file extension commonly associated with QuickTime HD Movie Format files. Apple defined the QuickTime HD Movie Format format standard. HDMOV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Files with HDMOV extension are categorized as Video Files files. The Video Files subset comprises 546 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HDMOV files is QuickTime Player, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. QuickTime Player software was developed by Apple, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about HDMOV files or the QuickTime Player software program.

Programs which support HDMOV file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with HDMOV files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. HDMOV files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with HDMOV extension?

Problems with accessing HDMOV may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with HDMOV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HDMOV files.

Step 1. Download and install QuickTime Player

Problems with opening and working with HDMOV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HDMOV files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing QuickTime Player or different compatible program, such as VLC media player. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download QuickTime Player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Apple, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of QuickTime Player

You still cannot access HDMOV files although QuickTime Player is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that QuickTime Player cannot handle files with HDMOV may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using QuickTime Player.

Step 3. Associate QuickTime HD Movie Format files with QuickTime Player

If you have the latest version of QuickTime Player installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage HDMOV on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the HDMOV file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the QuickTime Player installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open HDMOV files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HDMOV extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with HDMOV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the HDMOV file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HDMOV file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The HDMOV may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HDMOV file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the HDMOV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the HDMOV file’s structure is intact

If the HDMOV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HDMOV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the QuickTime HD Movie Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle QuickTime Player

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HDMOV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with QuickTime HD Movie Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HDMOV files.

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