QTR File Type

- The quick facts

What are QTR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a QTR file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a QTR file?

Files that contain the .qtr file extension are most commonly associated with the Apple QuickTime media player. QuickTime is an application that allows users to download movies, videos and television shows on the Internet and watch them on their computer.

The QTR files that are used by the application are QuickTime extension resource files. These files provide added support for additional video codecs that are used by the QuickTime application.

QTR files are very similar to the plug-in files that are used by other software applications. They allow users to add features and functions to the QuickTime media playback application.

How to open QTR files

Important: Different programs may use files with the QTR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your QTR file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 3 different QTR openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 30, 2019

Suggest another file format using extension QTR

While we know of one file format using the .QTR file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .QTR file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of QTR files. Remember, different programs may use QTR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.