Adobe Premiere may fail to decode MOV files that were created with poor Codec on cameras.

Absence of specific Codec on Mac computer can induce the above error while importing MOV file to Premiere.

Reasons for this MOV file error in Adobe Premiere are:

Premiere is a video editing tool used by many Mac users to alter MOV files effectively. This error is generally seen when trying to import MOV files recorded from any camera to open in Adobe Premiere application. And thus, while using MOV videos in various video editing tools or on any multimedia players the error Codec is missing or unavailable error may get triggered making video file unplayable. As MOV file is just a wrapper of video and audio data, each MOV video file will be encoded with specific Codec. MOV video file can be created on any camera model and can be played in different multimedia players. Thus, missing or incorrect installation of Codec on computer can give rise to various error messages one of which is missing or unavailable Codec.Īdobe Premiere MOV video Codec missing or unavailable error: MOV files, one should install the system with proper Codec. This video file delivers HD quality picture with perfect sound effect that can be played in any media player application like VLC, QuickTime, etc.

MOV container format is used widely to store video data on many devices. How can I fix this error and make video playable again? Can anyone suggest appropriate method to resolve this MOV error? Thanks in advance.” I even tried to play video in other media players. Then I checked the system for presence of correct Codec and found it right. But as I opened QuickTime player to play these videos, the player showed error saying, ‘MOV Codec missing or unavailable’ error. “I edited few of my MOV videos using some video editing tool and saved it on my Mac system.

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