Windows Media® Components for QuickTime are provided by Flip4Mac™. Click “Download” to visit the Flip4Mac™ download site. How to install QuickTime codecs in Mac OS X. In case the codec bundle comes with an installer just run the installation assistant and, if requested, reboot your computer. If no installer is available then you should know that any codec you may need should be placed inside the folder /Library/QuickTime.
We’re all familiar with the concept of codecs. And we’ve probably all run into a problem or two with a codec in the past – a file that works on one computer doesn’t work on another, or works in one app but not another. In fact, codec issues are one of the main reasons we built EditReady.
This post will cover the basics of where codecs live on the Mac, and how you can go about resolving basic codec issues.
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Traditionally, all the codecs on a Mac were stored in one folder, /Library/QuickTime. If you’ve got an older Mac OS X install and look in that folder, you’ll probably find all sorts of detritus from codecs of the past – DiVX.component, Perian.component, etc. These components are part of the old “QuickTime 7” framework. If you’re working in Final Cut Pro 7 or another older app, these are the only codecs that matter. This is also the only type of codec that can be developed by third parties.
Starting with Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) Apple introduced a new set of media technologies – AVFoundation, CoreMediaIO, and others. These modern media frameworks don’t use the older components, and instead introduced a separate set of video codecs. You’ll find these in /Library/Video and /System/Library/Video (And often in subfolders from there).
Apple hasn’t opened this technology up to third parties, so only Apple can create these types of codecs. Macs come with some codecs preinstalled (like Apple ProRes) but others are only available as part of the Apple “Pro” apps like Final Cut Pro X. The most important of these, in terms of working with video on a Mac, is probably the AVC Intra codec, since AVC Intra is used by many modern cameras (like many XAVC cameras).
We’ve seen a number of issues related to these modern codecs. First off, some users simply end up with corrupt or missing copies. This can be due to a bad update, or an overly aggressive “cleaner” application on your Mac. If you previously had the codecs and suddenly they’re gone, you can reinstall from the Apple Pro Video Formats download.
As we prepare for the impending release of Mac OS X 10.11 (“El Capitan”), many users will choose to do a full reinstall instead of just updating. This can lead to confusion because codecs will be missing after the update.
If you don’t have the codecs at all, an easy way to get them is by installed the Final Cut Pro X trial. Alternatively, you can find instructions online for installing them manually.
Introduction
This tutorial will show you how to install and configure QuickTime for optimal performance, security, and user satisfaction.
Apple has discontinued development of QuickTime. However, many professional applications require QuickTime for importing and editing certain file and video formats, such as MP4/MOV, ProRes and DNxHD. Examples of such applications are: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, GoPro Studio, Sony Vegas, and Traktor DJ. This tutorial will help you install only the minimal components needed for such applications.
QuickTime has some known security vulnerabilities. This tutorial shows you how you can safely use QuickTime, by skipping installation of insecure components such as the player and browser plugin.
Step 1: Downloading the installer
Version 7.79.80.95 (39.9 MB)
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This installer requires Windows Vista or newer.
If you have Windows XP you need to use version 7.6 of QuickTime. That version does not have a customizable installer. It installs the browser plugins by default, so it isn't secure. This tutorial does not apply to that version!
Step 2: Installation
If you already have QuickTime installed, then we recommend to uninstall it first. After the uninstallation you should reboot your computer.
Now run the installer (QuickTimeInstaller.exe)
- Click on the Next button on the first page on the installation wizard.
- Accept the License Agreement.
- Select Custom install
- Only enable QuickTime Essentials. Disable everything else.
If you use Sony Vegas, then you also need to install the QuickTime Player. - Now you will be on the Destination Folder page.
Uncheck the boxes for Install Desktop shortcuts and Automatically update QuickTime and other Apple software - Click on the Install button. The installation will now begin.
- Click on the Finish button.
Step 3: Cleanup
Windows Start Menu > Control Panel > Software
Remove Apple Software Update. You don't need this, since QuickTime isn't going to receive updates.
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Step 4: Configuration
Access the Windows Control Panel and open the QuickTime applet:
Windows 7:
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> search for 'QuickTime' in top right corner
Windows 8:
Press WindowsKey+I -> Control Panel -> search for 'QuickTime' in top right corner
Windows 10:
Right-click on Start -> Control Panel -> search for 'QuickTime' in top right corner
Make the following changes in the QuickTime settings:
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Update tab:
Uncheck Check for updates automatically.
Advanced tab:
Uncheck Install QuickTime icon in system tray.
Security tips
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Your QuickTime installation is secure as long as you don't open any .mov and .qtl files that you have downloaded from untrusted sources. This warning only applies to the QuickTime Player and third party applications that use the QuickTime Codecs.
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You don't need to worry about .mov files if you use VLC Player or the K-Lite Codec Pack for playback.
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QuickTime is “legacy”
QuickTime codecs are only visible in applications using Quicktime 32-bit API, like Final Cut Pro or QuickTime Player.
More recent applications, like Final Cut X or QuickTime X, use a different codec mechanism.
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What is QuickTime ?
QuickTime is an extensible proprietary multimedia framework developed by Apple Inc., capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, sound, panoramic images, and interactivity (as seen in Wikipedia's entry).
Important thing here is the capability to expand the formats supported by the framework installing new codecs.
QuickTime natively comes with a number of popular and general-purpose codecs, including H.264, DV, JPEG, MPEG4 Video, ... but most professional and domain-specific codecs must be installed separately.
Missing Codec?
QuickTime will show you a specific error message when trying to open a video or audio file containing unsupported media:
- The document could not be opened. A required codec isn't available.
- Additional software is required for QuickTime to playback this media.
For other error messages, please check this list of QuickTime Errors.
How to install QuickTime codecs in Mac OS X
In case the codec bundle comes with an installer just run the installation assistant and, if requested, reboot your computer.
If no installer is available then you should know that any codec you may need should be placed inside the folder /Library/QuickTime.
Just copy the component file (i.e.'PerianXDCam.component') and relaunch any QuickTime dependent application you might have open.
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How to uninstall QuickTime codecs in Mac OS X
There are different ways to uninstall a QuickTime codec. First of them is just trashing the component file from the /Library/QuickTime folder. This is really straight forward but has an inconvenient as if codec is required again you should have to download, unzip and copy the component file just trashed.
A more convenient way to 'uninstall' such codecs is just creating a folder called 'Inactive' and dropping the component files you don't need there.
Just make sure to relaunch any QuickTime application you might have open to apply the changes done.
Finally you could also run the uninstaller assistant to get rid of them (in case there's such assistant available).
Commonly needed codecs in Mac OS X
This is a small list of commonly needed codecs in Mac OS X computers.
- HDV Codec (Free | Commercial)
- Intermediate Codec (Free)
- MPEG2 Codec (Free | Commercial)
- ProRes422 Codec (Free)
- AVCHD Codec (Free | Commercial)
- AVC Intra Codec (Free | Commercial | Bundle)
- DVCProHD Codec (Free | Commercial | Bundle)
- XDCAM Codec (Free | Commercial | Bundle)
- DNxHD Codec (Free | Commercial)
- REDCODE Codec (Free)
- Perian Component (Free)
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To gain support of Windows media files in QuickTime you can go also through Telestream's solution called Flip4Mac component.
That will make playable Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a web browser.
How to install QuickTime codecs in Windows
QuickTime codecs for Windows are based mainly in Apple's QuickTime component included in QuickTime player.
QuickTime player component will install also compatible web browser plugin in order to support such content when surfing Internet.
There's also a bunch of commercial codecs (i.e. the ones from Calibrated Software) that would allow to view and decode several formats like XDCAM or AVC Intra (among others).
Installation of such bundles typically consist in the execution of an Installer that would place the needed files inside your Windows System folder.
How to uninstall QuickTime codecs in Windows
As usually done in Windows you should go to Control Panel and click 'Add or Remove Programs'. From there just launch the bundle that previously installed the desired codec.
This would launch the installer allowing you to remove the codec from your system.
Commonly needed codecs bundles in Windows
This is a small list of commonly needed bundles in Windows computers.
- AVC Intra bundle | Alternative