How to convert DAT videos to QuickTime on Mac?

DAT to QuickTime on Mac OS X: Convert Video from DAT to QuickTime with Mac QuickTime video Converter, DAT2QuickTime converter for Mac, DAT to MOV, DAT to MP4

What are DAT videos?

The DAT file format has three common applications: firstly as a general data file, secondly as the Winmail.DAT file used in email, and finally for VCD video files. DAT files are used to reference data files, which are normally comma delimited and contain data in ASCII format.

The VCD instance of file extension DAT, which is the third category of DAT format, is a video file used to stream video from Video CDs (VCDs) that are normally saved in the MPEG-2 or in MPRG-1 formats containing video data. It is also important that users note that the DAT instance for video CDs can be opened on CD player applications and that the user does not need to open the file manually.

How to convert DAT to QuickTime on Mac OS X?

Step 1, Download and install DAT to QuickTime video converter

You can download it for free here:

To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).

Step 2, Add DAT video files

Drag & drop DAT files to the program. Or go to "File" menu, choose "Add Video/Audio files" to locate the DAT files you want to add. This DAT to QuickTime video converter for Mac also supports batch conversion, so you can import and convert several multimedia files at a time.

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Step 3, Choose "MOV" as output format

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Note: If you have several DAT videos on your Mac and you want to combine them and export a continuous Quicktime-mov video, just check “Merge into one file” at the bottom of the program.

Step 4, Start DAT to Quicktime Conversion on Mac OS X

When you finish the output setting, just click the "Convert" button to convert DAT to QuickTime MOV/MP4 files on Mac.The conversion speed is pretty fast! That's it! Enjoy!This video converter is specifically designed for Mac OS users, including Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard on iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, etc.