QT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mov, .qt
MIME Type video/quicktime
Developer Apple Inc.
Container for Video, audio, text
Compression Supports various codecs, including H.264 and HEVC
Supported Video Codes H.264, MPEG-4, HEVC, Cinepak, Sorenson Video, Apple ProRes
Supported Audio Codes AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, AMR Narrowband, QDesign Music, WAVE
Interactivity Supports VR & interactive panoramas
Streaming Supports HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
Color Depth Up to 32-bit color support
Alpha Channel Supported (for transparency)
Metadata Supports extensive metadata including GPS, copyright information
File Protection DRM capabilities with FairPlay
360 Degree Video Supported
Editability Supports non-destructive editing
Chapters Supports chapters for easy navigation
Subtitles and Closed Captions Supports embedded subtitles and closed captions
Compatibility Native support on all Apple devices, playable on Windows with QuickTime or third-party players
Advantages High quality, scalability, interoperability across platforms, extensive support for various media types
Limitations File size can be large, less support on non-Apple platforms without additional software