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I have this problem: The document “Doves 6.mov” could not be opened.The file isn’t compatible with QuickTime Player.

I have this problem: The document “Doves 6.mov” could not be opened.The file isn’t compatible with QuickTime Player.

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A 2012 file could easily use the legacy codecs, that are no longer compatible with QuickTime in Catalina.


You may have to convert on a Mac with an older version macOS, or using a third party converter application.