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SynthEyes recognizes the following file extensions as possibly-readable movie files (these lists are subject to change at any time):

macOS: .mov .mpg .mpeg .mp4 .avi .braw .mxf .r3d .ts .dv .3g2 .3gp .3gp2 .3gpp .m2v

.m4v .mp4v .wmv .asf .divx .mts .m2t .m2ts

Windows : .avi .braw .mxf .mov .mpg .mpeg .mp4 .r3d.wmv .3g2 .3gp .3gp2 .3gpp .m2v

.m4v .mp4v .asf .ts .dv .divx .mts .m2t .m2ts

Linux: .braw .mov(ProRes) .mxf(ARRI) .r3d

Just because an extension is on this list does not mean that SynthEyes can read it. These extensions are here in the hopes that your system contains a codec that can read it.

SynthEyes reads only ARRIRAW MXF, Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes™, and RED R3D files; all others are read by your operating system on SynthEyes's behalf, either directly or using additional specialized software called codecs.

Files such as .avi, .mxf and .mov are container formats that specify only how data is wrapped, not the format of the image data. So h.264 data can be contained in a

.avi or in a .mov. While your operating system may be able to unwrap the data from an AVI or MOV, if it does not contain the appropriate codec, it will not be able to uncompress the images. Similarly, SynthEyes can only directly read an MXF if it contains ARRIRAW data.

Some codecs are supplied by the operating system, while others are available in the software supporting particular cameras or storage systems, or on the internet for free or for purchase. If SynthEyes cannot read a particular movie file, you should determine the codec involved and establish where it comes from (the Quicktime player's Movie Inspector window can help with this).

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