MOV

MOV is the acronym for QuickTime Movie.

QuickTime Movie

MOV is a multimedia container file format developed by Apple Inc. for use with its QuickTime media player. It was introduced in the early 1990s and is compatible with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. As a container format, MOV can store video, audio, text, and effects in a single file, making it ideal for storing and sharing multimedia content.

The MOV format supports a wide range of video and audio codecs, such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AAC, and MP3, among others. It also supports the storage of various types of metadata, such as video creation date, location information, and copyright details.

While the MOV format is often associated with Apple devices and software, its compatibility with a wide range of media players and platforms has contributed to its widespread use. However, it’s worth noting that other container formats, such as MP4 and MKV, have gained popularity in recent years due to their more efficient compression algorithms and broader compatibility across devices and platforms.