MOV files won't play on Windows computers

I have a number of MOV files (shot in full 1080 resolution) that won't play on a Windows PC. When I attempt to open them I get a warning stating that Quicktime may need extra files (or plugins?) in order to play the file. When I select the link it takes me to a page with all sorts of other providers such as DivX. With that said, what is the best format to enable smooth playback on a Windows machine?

MacPro (Tower), Mac OS X (10.6.2), Final Cut Studio

Posted on Jan 10, 2010 3:26 PM

17 replies

Andy Drefs Author

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36 points

Jan 11, 2010 7:39 AM in response to Studio X

I'll give that a shot. Is it safe to assume I won't loose any resolution with an FLV file?

h4rdy

Level 1

1 points

Jan 11, 2010 11:42 PM in response to Andy Drefs

I am still a little shocked that nobody has made an ICOD codec for windows. Maybe in the future?

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