.qt QuickTime video
Video
| MIME type | video/quicktime |
|---|---|
| Description | QuickTime video |
| Category | Video |
| Other extensions | .moov, .mov, .qtvr |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .qt file?
A .qt file is a “QuickTime video” (MIME type video/quicktime).
How do I open a .qt file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .qt file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.qt shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .qt?
The MIME type is video/quicktime. In the Apache web server: AddType video/quicktime .qt; in nginx: types { video/quicktime qt; }.