Can't open Quicktime video's

If someone with a mac sends me a quicktime video. I can't open it it just says:"Its not in a format Quicktime understands" I can't figure it out.. I have downloaded ever upgrade and it still does the same.
Thanks for your help.
Steve

Steve Rossi wrote:
If someone with a mac sends me a quicktime video. I can't open it it just says:"Its not in a format Quicktime understands" I can't figure it out.. I have downloaded ever upgrade and it still does the same.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
What version of QT are you using, do you have trouble opening any other videos? Is it just one person who sends you files you can't open? They might be using a 3rd party codec to make their videos.
If QT opens a blank file you should be able to press cmd-i and find out what type of video it is. If all else fails you can probably open it with a player called VLC, with google you'll have no problem finding it.

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