File Extension Database

Open VIDEO File

VIDEO is not a file extension as such, rather it is a type of multimedia file cataloged as a coherent sequence of images, which give the sensation of movement, taking advantage of the principle of ocular "memory".

The first instrument designed to record sequences and be able to reproduce them later, was called the video recorder, and it stored the files that were previously recorded on a magnetic tape.

The video recorder was born from the need to record the night time news in the United States, since it was too early on the west coast to transmit it at the same time as the east coast, so the method used was to record the broadcast in 35 mm format. , and then it was reproduced through the Telecine.

With the advent of video, television programs were no longer broadcast live so frequently, most were recorded, edited, and broadcast at the scheduled time.

Most of today's television programs are pre-recorded and the technology even allows a cable television user to record the television and view it later.

As stated above, VIDEO is not a file extension, however, there are many different extensions and formats, as well as standards and protocols, for recording video footage.

To just name a few, we have:

In practical terms, the word 'VIDEO' is related to video clips, these being a type of video especially aimed at the musical area and, normally, they do not last more than 7 minutes.

Like 'vlogs', a term applied to small productions made by ordinary people who seek to touch on issues of social, economic, political, cultural or daily importance.

One of the great commercial machines that gives consumers free and fast access to videos is YouTube, an online company that was born in 2005 and changed the way videos were viewed.

Software to view and open a VIDEO file

How Can I Open VIDEO File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VIDEO file is to find a VIDEO file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VIDEO file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VIDEO file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VIDEO file opener then try to search online for "VIDEO viewer", "application to open VIDEO file" or "open VIDEO file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VIDEO file

How Can I Open VIDEO File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VIDEO file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VIDEO file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VIDEO file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VIDEO file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VIDEO file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VIDEO file then try to search for "VIDEO viewer", "application to open VIDEO file" or "read VIDEO file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VIDEO file

How Can I Open VIDEO File on Android

If you downloaded a VIDEO file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VIDEO file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VIDEO".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VIDEO viewer", "VIDEO file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VIDEO File on iPhone or iPad

To open VIDEO File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VIDEO file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VIDEO". This way you can find apps which can open VIDEO files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VIDEO viewer" or "VIDEO file" online in your favorite search engine.

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