QuickTime
Developed by Apple
and first released December 2, 1991, QuickTime is software that allows a computer user to play movie files. QuickTime is available for Apple and IBM compatible users running a compatible operating system such as Microsoft Windows or any Macintosh operating system. With IBM compatible computers, QuickTime is commonly used to play .MOV extension files.
In the image to the right, is an example of what Apple QuickTime may look like.
Below is an example of a QuickTime video file; an IBM Linux commercial. If the Apple QuickTime is properly installed on your computer and supported by your browser you should be able to play this video below by pressing the play button.
- How do I play a movie file in Windows?
- How can I insert a movie into a HTML document?
- Computer file extensions.
- View your Quick Time version and other system settings.
- Official Apple QuickTime page.
Also see: Apple definitions, Internet definitions, Plug-in, QT, Video, Video definitions