QuickTime
Developed by Apple Computers, QuickTime is software that allows a computer user to play movie files. QuickTime is available for Apple and IBM compatible users running a compatible operating system such as Microsoft Windows or any Macintosh operating system. With IBM compatible computers, QuickTime is commonly used to play .MOV extension files. The image to the right is an example of what Apple QuickTime may look like.
Below is an example of a QuickTime video file; an IBM Linux commercial. If the Apple QuickTime is properly installed on your computer and supported by your browser you should be able to play this video below by pressing the play button.
- The official Apple QuickTime page and link to download and install can be found here.
- Additional information about playing movie files in Windows can be found on document CH000852.
- See document CH000591 for additional information about inserting movie files including QuickTime movie files into your web page.
- Additional information about computer file extensions can be found on our file extensions page.
- Click here to view your Quick Time version and other system settings.
Also see: Plug-in, QT, Video, Video definitions
