Video format

MOV Sample Files

MOV (.mov) is Apple’s QuickTime container supporting multiple tracks, metadata, and chapter markers. It handles ProRes, H.264, and other codecs. Use sample .mov files to test native QuickTime playback, timecode parsing, and track selection.

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CategoryVideo

Total Files5

Extension.mov

MIMEvideo/quicktime

ManifestJSON

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mov_15s_sample_file_868KB.mov · 867.2 KB

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Edit-Oriented MOV

MOV fixture for editing, preview, and Apple-oriented playback workflows.

mov_h264_aac_edit_sample.mov · 108.5 KB

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Filename	Size	MIME	Download
mov_15s_sample_file_868KB.mov .mov Starter `SHA256 e0c772b6b4f7...`	867.2 KB	`video/quicktime`	Download
mov_30s_sample_file_1.7MB.mov .7MB.mov `SHA256 78d1d0db2b3b...`	1.7 MB	`video/quicktime`	Download
mov_5s_sample_file_279KB.mov .mov `SHA256 ba8f64984311...`	278.3 KB	`video/quicktime`	Download
mov_60s_sample_file_3.4MB.mov .4MB.mov `SHA256 1799324db5d7...`	3.4 MB	`video/quicktime`	Download
mov_h264_aac_edit_sample.mov .mov Realistic `SHA256 9e811e9e748e...`	108.5 KB	`video/quicktime`	Download

Use cases

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Upload Testing

MOV for Upload Testing

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Parser Regression

MOV for Parser Regression

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QA Automation

MOV for QA Automation

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MOV vs MKV

Compare editing-oriented MOV with flexible multi-track MKV containers.

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FAQ and reference

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Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.

Where is the machine-readable manifest?

Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.

Manifest

Validation Methodology

Confirm codec/container detection matches actual stream info.
Test keyframe seek, subtitle loading, and fallback playback.
Measure startup and buffering behavior across browsers.

Fixture Matrix

Use the curated MOV matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.

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Workflow Packs

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