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Basic information about QT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension QT(*.QT or *.qt), 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 QT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the QT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the QT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support QT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the QT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the QT file?
  • How to open a QT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a QT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a QT file?
  • How to convert QT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to QT file format?


1.Detail information about QT file extension: Apple QuickTime Movie

File type Apple QuickTime Movie Category Video Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description QT file is a Apple QuickTime Movie developed by Apple. QuickTime multimedia format developed by Apple Computer; cross-platform, meaning it is supported on both Macintosh and Windows systems; may contain a compressed audio and video track.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QT files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs
ALLPlayer
AMV Video Convert Tool
Freemake Video Converter
jetAudio
Movavi Video Converter Personal
MPlayer
QuickTime Alternative
SUPER

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Toast 16
Roxio Popcorn
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Eltima Elmedia Player



How to convert QT files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for QT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve QT to another files conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a QT 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.QT”。

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 QT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support QT 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 QT 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 QT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a QT 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 QT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the QT 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.