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QDAT File Extension

The QDAT file extension was created by Apple and is also known as the QuickTime Install Cache File. QDAT is classified as a Data Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open QDAT files in Apple QuickTime Player program.

QuickTime Install Cache File Type

QuickTime Install Cache File Type
Extension .qdat
Developer Apple
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apple QuickTime Player
Category Data Files
Format Binary
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a QDAT File Type?

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QDAT Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the QuickTime Install Cache File .QDAT File Extensions while opening the .QDAT files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open QDAT Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for QuickTime Install Cache File on your system such as Apple QuickTime Player.
  2. Associate default Apple Apple QuickTime Player program for *.qdat (QuickTime Install Cache File) files.

    Associate QDAT Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.QDAT (e.g example.qdat) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Apple QuickTime Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .qdat files.

    Associate QDAT Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.QDAT (e.g example.qdat) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Apple QuickTime Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple QuickTime Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for QDAT File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the QDAT files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open QDAT File on Windows

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Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows Freeware Apple

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Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs Freeware Apple

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

QDAT file extension icon image.About QDAT - QuickTime Install Cache File

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Updated 7/1/2025