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How to Play MOV Files on Windows 11 [4 Different Ways]
All about MOV file players, codecs & more
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Updated onJuly 30, 2024
updated onJuly 30, 2024
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If you are trying to play MOV files on Windows 11, you’re in the right place. We’ll show a few different ways to achieve this. You can employ both built-in Windows tools or use additional software.
Whatever you prefer, we got it all laid out:
How do I play MOV files on Windows 11?
1. Download K-Lite codecs to play MOV files
Once done, you can now play the MOV files on the Windows Media Player.
You can also refer to our guide onhow to install codecs on Windows 11to play all types of video formats on all built-in players.
2. Change the output format using a third-party video converter
Once done, go to the file location and you can now play the .mov file in the Windows Media Player.
3. Play MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) on Windows Media Player
You have now successfully converted the MOV file to Windows Media Player format and you will be able to play it without any issues.
4. Play the MOV file on another media player
More about the MOV file format
MOV is a MPEG-4 video file format, developed by Apple and is similar to the MP4, MKV, or WMV, formats. These files include videos, audio, subtitles, and timecodes.
This format was exclusively designed for their native QuickTime multimedia framework and Quicktime player. But, Windows and Linux systems can play MOV files as well.
While the MOV videos play automatically on Apple devices, you would need to install the appropriate codecs to run them on Windows.
Summary
You can now, go to the video file and when you run it will open in the VLC Media Player, and run smoothly.
It’s completely free and one of the most popular media players that run almost all formats including MOV files without the need to install extra codecs in most cases.
Alternatively, you can go to Apple support and download the default MOV player – Quick Time Player for Windows. Install the player and now, open the MOV video file with QuickTime.
You can also refer to our guide on how toplay MOV files on Windows 10or try our5+ best universal video players for Windows 10 & 11to play almost all video formats and avoid bumping into a missing codec error in the first place.
This will not just address your query, Why won’t MOV files play on my computer? but will also help you play the MOV file on the Windows Media Player and on other media players.
If you still encounter any errors while playing the MOV files on Windows 11 or you discover a solution, do let us know in the comments box below.
More about the topics:Windows 11 Tips,windows media player
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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