How to convert DAT videos to QuickTime on Mac?

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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

Click the "Add Files" button to add DAT video files to the program. This DAT to QuickTime video converter for Mac supports drag and dropping. It also supports batch conversion, so you can import and convert several multimedia files at a time.

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Step 3, Select output format

Use the “format” on the bottom of the window to control the output format. Click on the toggle to the right of the "Format" label to expand the panel. Select "MOV - QuickTime (.mov)" as the output format.

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Step 4, Change QuickTime Video and audio Settings

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Click on the “Setting” button to expand “Setting” panel.

You can change the Resolution, Encoder, Bit rate and Frame rate of the QuickTime video and Sample Rate, Channels, Encoder and Bit Rate of the QuickTime Audio. The size of the QuickTime file depends a lot on these settings.

Step 5, Select output directory

Expand the "Output" panel. Use the "Browse" button to select an output directory.

Step 6, Click “Convert” to convert DAT to QuickTime MOV/MP4 files on Mac.