Common multimedia format often used for saving movies and other video files; uses a proprietary compression algorithm developed by Apple Computer; compatible with both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Program(s) that open mov files
Mac: Apple QuickTime Player; Roxio Toast; Roxio Popcorn Windows: Apple QuickTime Player; Roxio Creator; CyberLink PowerDirector
Information from FileInfo.com - The File Extensions Resource.
http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/mov