Apple QuickTake Camera

I have photos that were taken with the QuickTake in the mid 1990s that now show up as Unix Executable File - 110 KB. Is there any way I can recover these pictures?

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 1:27 PM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2022 2:21 AM

Hi,


Thank you for the information.


GraphicConverter could perhaps be one way of converting the (PICT) files.

https://www.lemkesoft.de/en/products/graphicconverter/key-features/import-and-export-formats


Make sure that multiple copies of the files have been made before any tests, and only work on copies.


If necessary, would it be possible to borrow a System 7.5.x to Mac OS 9.x computer?

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Feb 1, 2022 2:21 AM in response to Donna Moughty

Hi,


Thank you for the information.


GraphicConverter could perhaps be one way of converting the (PICT) files.

https://www.lemkesoft.de/en/products/graphicconverter/key-features/import-and-export-formats


Make sure that multiple copies of the files have been made before any tests, and only work on copies.


If necessary, would it be possible to borrow a System 7.5.x to Mac OS 9.x computer?

Jan 31, 2022 7:31 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

  • From where did you transfer the files?
  •   They went from the camera to my HD on my Mac (I was an Apple employee)
  • Have the files been stored on floppies? If so, Mac- or PC-formatted diskettes?
  •   They’ve been on my hard drive and moved as hardware was upgraded.
  • Do you still have access to the old computer?
  •   They’re on my MacBook Air in a folder
  • Do you remember in which file format the photos were saved?
  •   I think they were originally .pict. They were in Photos and now those spaces are just blanks
  • Is it possible that the files are compressed/encoded?
  •   I don’t think so. I haven’t tried to open them in a while. 


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