Error 2048 QuickTime MOV | QuickTime MOV Error 2048

An error 2048 with QuickTime MOV videos usually appears when the video file is corrupted or malfunctioning of the QuickTime application. Here are few manual fixes to solve the issue. When manual method doesn't work out, ou can try an automated tool Remo Repair MOV to fix error 2048 in QuickTime MOV File. Download the tool for free, and fix the issues in few quick steps..!

How to Fix Error 2048 QuickTime MOV

Error:

QuickTime Error 2048 Couldn’t Open the File because It is Not a File That QuickTime Understands

Causes:

Generally, error 2048 couldn’t open the file QuickTime understands or error 2048 couldn’t open the file because it is not a files that QuickTime understands appears when playing MOV video due to several reasons like,

Virus infection on the MOV file
File system or firmware of the device where MOV file stored is corrupt or faulty
Corruption in MOV file header
Unavailability/improper codec used to play MOV video
Faulty installation of QuickTime player
Improper download/recovery of MOV video files
Interruptions while converting MOV file
Error message or interruptions while transferring MOV file
Corrupted MOV video files etc.

Resolution:

How to Fix Error 2048 QuickTime MOV File?

Step 1: Run an antivirus scan on your computer where you are trying to play MOV file.

Step 2: Install the latest version of the required drivers on your system. Also try installing latest QuickTime player. If you are trying to play the MOV file on your smartphone, then update the applications on it to fix QuickTime error 2048.

Step 3: Convert the MOV File using VLC Media Player

Try these steps on a copy of your MOV file which is showing error 2048.

Open VLC player, select Media and click on Convert/Save button
Go to Open Media, Add the MOV file and click on Convert or Save
In the Settings window, select Convert option and provide the destination file name and location. Finally, hit the Start button

However, even after trying above solutions, if you are still stuck with the same error 2048 Couldn’t Open the File error message, then it seems the MOV file is corrupted. And, it is highly recommended to use a powerful third-party repair utility for recovering corrupt QuickTime files that are exhibiting 2048 error.

Use Remo MOV Repair Software To Fix Corrupted MOV File:

Remo Repair is specially designed to repair error 2048 from QuickTime MOV files; the tool supports to repair damaged MP4 and MOV video file formats in a very short amount of time. Addition to this, the software is compatible to run on both Windows and Mac OS to fix MOV file. Furthermore, the tool is available for free download using which you can complete repair process and check the efficiency of the utility before purchase.