# How do I open an MOV file?

MOV files open in QuickTime on Apple devices and can also be opened in cross-platform players like VLC.

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Last modified: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

1. **Open in Subclip first**
Import MOV through [Subclip Home Player](https://subclip.app/home) for browser-based playback and workflow actions.

2. **Desktop players by OS**
- **Windows:** Movies & TV, VLC, PotPlayer
- **macOS:** QuickTime Player (native), IINA, VLC
- **Linux:** VLC, mpv
- **Chromebook:** Chrome playback support for many MOV files, VLC (Linux)
- **Other OS:** Kodi/Plex with codec support

3. **Mobile devices**
- **iOS:** Photos, Files, VLC, Infuse
- **Android:** VLC, MX Player, Google Photos (codec-dependent)
- **Windows phones (legacy):** default video player or VLC ports

4. **Convert if playback is inconsistent**
[MOV to MP4](/tools/convert-video-format/mov-to-mp4), [MOV to MP3](/tools/convert-video-format/mov-to-mp3), [MP4 to MOV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-mov).

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