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Basic information about MOVIE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MOVIE（*.MOVIE or *.movie）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MOVIE file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the MOVIE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MOVIE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MOVIE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MOVIE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MOVIE file?
  • How to open a MOVIE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MOVIE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MOVIE file?
  • How to convert MOVIE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MOVIE file format?


1.Detail information about MOVIE file extension: QuickTime Movie File

File type QuickTime Movie File Category Video Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description MOVIE file is a QuickTime Movie File developed by Apple. Movie saved or formatted in Apple's proprietary QuickTime format; may use one of many types of codecs to compress the file, including the H.264 video codec, which uses a high-efficiency compression algorithm; H.264 support was introduced with QuickTime 7.0, which was released with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and is also available with QuickTime for Windows.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOVIE files

Windows		 Apple QuickTime Player

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Popcorn


2.Detail information about MOVIE file extension: Payday Movie File

File type Payday Movie File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description MOVIE file is a Payday Movie File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOVIE files

Windows		 Overkill Software Payday 2
Overkill Software Payday: The Heist



Can't open a MOVIE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MOVIE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MOVIE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MOVIE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MOVIE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MOVIE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MOVIE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MOVIE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MOVIE file is damaged.
  • Whether the MOVIE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MOVIE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MOVIE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MOVIE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MOVIE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MOVIE file.

If the MOVIE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.