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QT not wanting to play .mov file...
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May 11, 2002, 07:58 AM
 
I downloaded a .mov file and QT is telling me it doesn't have the right compresssor to view the movie. Is there a possibility this could be in Divx format and I just don't know it? If it IS a Divx file is there any way I can convert it so QT CAN watch it?

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tomra
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May 11, 2002, 02:24 PM
 
Hi.

If it uses the Divx codec you`re better off getting the codec rather than converting the movie. Should be available on www.versiontracker.com .

If you hit command + j with your playerwindow still open after the error message and then select "videotrack" in the left pulldown menu and then "format" from the right pulldow menu it should say what codec/compressor is used....

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Chuck_star
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May 16, 2002, 02:48 AM
 
Or try DivOSX 1.1.9 http://mpeg4.jamby.net/modules.php?o...load&sid=4
Always worked for me.
Later
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