HT201290: If QuickTime Player can't open an audio or video file

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delisa
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Q: unable to open movie using hdtv.xvid-fum.avi

i am unable to open movie off of flash drive . receive message that says. "the document Game of thrones.s03e08.hdtv.xvid-fum.avi can not be opend. a required codec isnt available"

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jun 6, 2013 6:09 PM

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delisa

Q: unable to open movie using hdtv.xvid-fum.avi

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  • by babowa,

    babowa babowa Jun 6, 2013 6:47 PM in response to delisa
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    Jun 6, 2013 6:47 PM in response to delisa

    You'd need a converter (if this is not a commercial app - if so, copyright and DRM issues may be at work); you can try MPEG Streamclip - see if your format is mentioned. Otherwise, you can try VLC (a free player that'll play most any format).