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Eric Eugenio · February 2nd, 2005, 10:22 PM

What is the difference between quicktime 6.5.2 and quicktime pro?

Boyd Ostroff · February 2nd, 2005, 10:44 PM

Quicktime 6.5.2 is merely a version number. Quicktime Pro is the enhanced copy of the program which has been available for all the versions. It adds more capabilities, like saving files in different formats with a variety of options and codecs. You need to purchase the upgrade to Quicktime from the Apple Store. They will give you a code to unlock the "pro" features of the software.

Rob Lohman · February 3rd, 2005, 06:36 AM

Eric: I've renamed your thread to say what you are looking for

If I'm not mistaken the Pro version (at least on the PC) also allows
fullscreen playback (which the normal version doesn't do).

Boyd Ostroff · February 3rd, 2005, 07:27 AM

That's true Rob. There are many added features in the pro version. See the "top ten list" on Apple's website here http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download. For $30 it's a really useful upgrade from the free version. QT Pro is also included with Final Cut Pro (and I assume Final Cut Express as well).

Patrick Jenkins · February 4th, 2005, 08:26 AM

Quicktime Pro is super useful (at least on a Mac). Import / export tracks, resize things, merge files end to end or split them up, etc. I can't think of one specific clincher that makes QT Pro so great, but rather it's all the extra little things you can do with it.

QT Pro on a PC is probably equally useful with mov content, but I've never really used it under Windows. AFAIK QT doesn't support AVI files (it does on Mac) so it's kind of limited in usefulness.

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February 2nd, 2005, 10:44 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Quicktime 6.5.2 is merely a version number. Quicktime Pro is the enhanced copy of the program which has been available for all the versions. It adds more capabilities, like saving files in different formats with a variety of options and codecs. You need to purchase the upgrade to Quicktime from the Apple Store. They will give you a code to unlock the "pro" features of the software.

February 3rd, 2005, 07:27 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	That's true Rob. There are many added features in the pro version. See the "top ten list" on Apple's website here http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download. For $30 it's a really useful upgrade from the free version. QT Pro is also included with Final Cut Pro (and I assume Final Cut Express as well).

February 4th, 2005, 08:26 AM	#5
Patrick Jenkins Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 382	Quicktime Pro is super useful (at least on a Mac). Import / export tracks, resize things, merge files end to end or split them up, etc. I can't think of one specific clincher that makes QT Pro so great, but rather it's all the extra little things you can do with it. QT Pro on a PC is probably equally useful with mov content, but I've never really used it under Windows. AFAIK QT doesn't support AVI files (it does on Mac) so it's kind of limited in usefulness.