how to play .MOD files on mac

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how to play .MOD files on mac

hi all,

I need to play some .MOD files (video) on my mac. Window media player 10 and 11 play the files but mac only has media player 9 - is there any other way i can get these .MOD files to play?

i-mac, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Apr 10, 2007 3:34 PM

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Apr 10, 2007 3:44 PM in response to mdockrell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOD_(file_format)

"It appears that you can just rename the MOD file extension to MPG as it appears to be a standard MPEG-2 file. Then the file is compatible with players and other software tools that can read Dolby AC-3 Surround Stereo encoding."

Otherwise download and use VLC. If that can't open them, then you'll probably have to resave them on the PC to a different file format:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html

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ssuntay

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Apr 11, 2007 11:13 AM in response to mdockrell

Do I have to rename my .MOD to something else? I just downoaded MPEG streamclip and purchased the MPEG 2 playback component of Apple. Is that it? Because when I click on my .MOD file I still receive an error message. Should I be doing something else?

MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 1:31 PM in response to ssuntay

hi i can only tell you what I did and that it worked - I opened mpegclipstream went to File and Open Files - clicked on the file I wanted to open and opened it and it worked - what did not work was clicking on the file independently of mpegclipstream - the file must be opened through mpegclipstream - hope this helps

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ssuntay

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Apr 11, 2007 2:00 PM in response to mdockrell

Ok, so I know what my problem is. My mpeg 2 playback component is not installed. But, I can't seem to find it. I apologize, I'm a novice at the Mac and am trying to learn as I go. 🙂 So I kind of need step by step instruction.

I purchased the mpeg 2 playback component BUT where do I go to install it? There is no link on my email on where I can get the component to install it. I just purchased it. Any assistance you can provide would be great! Thanks so much!

MacBook Pro 15 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 2:08 PM in response to ssuntay

go back in to mac store - go to your account and click on downloadable software purchases - it should be there - click on download and then follow instructions - that should do it - good luck - let me know if you are successful

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 3:35 PM in response to ssuntay

glad it worked - it was a yippee moment for me earlier today especially after a windows techie told me it was not possible and that I needed a windows machine - just goes to show....

anyhow enjoy your video

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 10, 2007 3:48 PM in response to mdockrell

hi thanks - tried the changing .MOD to .MPG and it didn't work - will try VLC - thanks

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 12:41 AM in response to mdockrell

hi VLC didn't work either - curses - looks like might have to buy vista and have windows on the computer too (yuk yuk)

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 12:42 AM in response to mdockrell

VLC didn't work - will probably have to buy vista and run windows too yuk

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ssuntay

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Apr 11, 2007 9:58 AM in response to mdockrell

I am having the exact same problem you are with the .MOD files. Are you positive the files will work once you download parallels + vista?

MacBook Pro

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 10:08 AM in response to ssuntay

haven't a clue - have been recommended a program called mpegstreamclip which might work - will try it and report back

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mdockrell Author

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Apr 11, 2007 10:31 AM in response to mdockrell

hi i have the solution for you now - download mpeg slipstream and it will play the file - just make sure you have mpeg 2 playback for quicktime or it won't work -