[Fixed]This file contains some media that isn’t compatible with QuickTime Player on Mac

Опубликовано: 23 Май 2026
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Error: "This file contains some media which isn’t compatible with QuickTime Player."
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In this video, we tackle the frustrating error message: “This file isn't compatible with QuickTime Player.” This issue often arises because your MOV video is encoded with codecs that QuickTime doesn’t support. To resolve this, you can convert MOV files to a QuickTime-compatible format for seamless playback on Mac or Windows PC. Additionally, if the MOV file is damaged, we'll show you how to repair it.

We also demonstrate how VLC Player handles these files perfectly, ensuring that even if your video has sound, it will play back smoothly. Watch as we play two sample videos in VLC Player without any errors.

For all the details and a step-by-step guide, make sure to watch the full tutorial. If you find this video helpful, please share it with others!

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00:00:00 - Introduction

Welcome to Techie-Savvy

Quick overview of the problem

00:00:10 - Error Message Explanation

“This file isn’t compatible with QuickTime Player” error

00:00:20 - Download VLC Player

How to find and download VLC Player from the official website

00:01:20 - Install VLC Player

Step-by-step installation process

00:02:12 - Open Sample Videos in VLC

Demonstration of two sample .mov format videos playing without error

00:02:57 - Conclusion of fixing mov file playing issue in quick player

Recap and closing remarks