QuickTime

On this page, you’ll learn about QuickTime Player, including its key features, safety, and alternatives for Windows.

QuickTime Player is a multimedia application created by Apple. It supports a variety of formats like MOV, MP4, AVI, M4V, MP3, AAC, WAV, and many others. Besides, the player also features tools to edit, transcode, and record videos.

Yes. The original QuickTime Player was launched on December 2, 1991, only for MacOS, and later expanded to Windows around 1994. However, in 2016, Apple officially discontinued support for Windows version, due to some security concerns and shifting development priorities. QuickTime 7.7. 9 is the last Windows release of QuickTime.

It depends on the version and operating system you’re using.

For macOS users, QuickTime Player is safe to use as it is actively maintained by Apple and bundled with macOS by default.

However, for Windows users, this player is not reliable as Apple discontinued support for it in 2016. The software no longer receives updates or security patches, making it vulnerable to exploitation by malware or cyberattacks. If you are using an outdated version on Windows, it’s recommended to uninstall it and try other alternatives.

There are lots of alternatives to QuickTime for Windows that are modern, secure, and support various media formats. Here are some of the most popular options:

• VLC Media Player
• PotPlayer
• Windows Media Player
• Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)
• KMPlayer
• WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro (Includes a built-in player and the ability to convert various files into QuickTime-playable formats)