What is a .QTL file?
The .QTL file extension stands for QuickTime Link File. This is a type of text file that includes a link to a QuickTime movie, which usually has a .MOV file extension. The .QTL file contains important information such as the MIME type and the exact location of the movie file on the internet or a network. Additionally, it can hold various settings for how the movie should be played in QuickTime Player. These settings include whether the movie should play automatically, if it should be shown in full screen, and if it should loop among others.
When you click on a .QTL file link on a website, it is designed to automatically open the movie in QuickTime Player. However, for this to work properly, the web server where the .QTL file is hosted needs to be set up to recognize .QTL files with the MIME type "application/x-quicktimeplayer".
To open a .QTL file, you need to have Apple QuickTime Player installed on your computer. This software is included with the operating system on Apple devices. If you're using another type of device, you may need to download and install QuickTime Player to view the content linked in a .QTL file.
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