Can’t play MOV files on iPad!

Is there a simple solution to this problem? I bought iPhone, iPad, and MacBook so they would be compatible. Wake up, APPLE!!!! I see posts re/ the MOV incompatibility going back for years. It is incomprehensible to me that such a fundamental issue remains unsolved. I’m not a computer whiz. These things are tools. It doesn’t help a bit to look for help and get a dissertation in IT babble why the iPad can’t play MOV files. Fix the problem!!!

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 9:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2020 9:39 AM

Not all file formats can be accessed by native Apps. You will find third-party Apps in the Apple App Store (some paid, some free) that may add or improve upon native functionality of your device(s).


For video files, perhaps take a look a VLC for Mobile - as it reportedly plays most video formats:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vlc-for-mobile/id650377962


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Jul 26, 2020 9:39 AM in response to mtjack60

Not all file formats can be accessed by native Apps. You will find third-party Apps in the Apple App Store (some paid, some free) that may add or improve upon native functionality of your device(s).


For video files, perhaps take a look a VLC for Mobile - as it reportedly plays most video formats:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vlc-for-mobile/id650377962


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Can’t play MOV files on iPad!

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