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Play dozens of video file formats with this simple but intuitive video player for Mac

Play dozens of video file formats with this simple but intuitive video player for Mac

Vote: (75 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Apple

Version: 7.6.6

Works under: Mac

Also available for Windows

Vote:

Program license

(75 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Apple

7.6.6

Works under:

Also available for

Mac

Windows

Pros

  • A free classic with a few updates
  • Mac's original player, so works great on the OS
  • Can play a lot of file extensions
  • Can upgrade with a few plug-ins

Cons

  • Still limited in scope overall
  • The large player will sap up your resources

The original Apple player that is still working great for millions of people on their modern Macs, and it's available for free

An Overview Of QuickTime

Computer companies knew from the start that they had to provide some inbuilt programs that users could enjoy, like media players. For Apple, their native OS media player has always been QuickTime. However, with a lot of newer models, and some people who quickly upgrade to something else, the classic version is no longer available.

This is the tried and true version of QuickTime that Apple has been using for years, only upgraded to its current version. It was developed by Apple as one of their original in-house products for the home computer generation, and it's available for free for anyone who's running a Mac.

What QuickTime Is and What It Does

QuickTime is a media player that goes well beyond what Windows' native WMV offers. Apple's version can easily play a range of file extensions, has editing features, builds quick playlists, looks great in full screen, and much more. Many Mac users go for third-party programs and delete it, however, though may end up wanting it back. That's where this download can help.

Codec packs are free and readily available for QuickTime, and they automatically install. This means that you can play practically any type of file there is with this player, with a few custom tweaks. Though Apple's player his highly customizable and you can tweak it quite a bit.

Features of QuickTime

Among its best features is its new and improved video playback feature suite. Apple realized most people were moving to VLC, so they adjusted QuickTime to control color levels, speed playback levels, and even some tweaks that can make the player's borders look a lot better.

Though the best feature of this player is undoubtedly its ability to play online streaming videos by just accessing the URL. This means that you don't have to download the videos that you want to watch on your Apple player. Along with a lot of plug-ins and updates, QuickTime is revamped and beckoning a lot of people back.

Pros and Cons of QuickTime

Pros

  • A free classic with a few updates
  • Mac's original player, so works great on the OS
  • Can play a lot of file extensions
  • Can upgrade with a few plug-ins

Cons

  • Still limited in scope overall
  • The large player will sap up your resources