VID files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Generic Video File
A VID file is a generic video file format. The file’s extension is often changed from its original extension to .vid. For example, a MOV file renamed to .vid. VID files are now rarely used. Some pro...
A VID file is a generic video file format. The file’s extension is often changed from its original extension to .vid. For example, a MOV file renamed to .vid. VID files are now rarely used. Some programs that supported VID files no longer do. For example, Apple QuickTime Player cannot open VID files. Microsoft Windows Media Player does not recognize the .vid extension by default.
VID files can store various video formats. Media players like VLC can play VID files. VID files also store Visual FoxPro database indexes. The indexes help search and organize FoxPro databases.
VID files are related to the QuickTime video format. QuickTime is developed by Apple for Mac and Windows. VID files store QuickTime video data. Use QuickTime Player to open and play .vid files. Tools may export .vid files to other formats.
Microsoft Windows Media Player likely created VID files. But other programs and devices create VID files too – like video editing software and cameras. VID files have a “Low” popularity rating. But they can open in Windows, Mac and Windows Phone.
VID files are related to video games. They are used in games developed by Bethesda Softworks. These files support high quality video and audio. They allow subtitles and audio effects. Bethesda softwar...
VID files are related to video games. They are used in games developed by Bethesda Softworks. These files support high quality video and audio. They allow subtitles and audio effects. Bethesda software doesn’t support VID files anymore. VID file format details are not available publicly. However, VID files can be converted to other popular formats. They can then be opened with common video players. FFmpeg and HandBrake can convert VID files. VID files are rare. They are used in Bethesda games from the 1990s. DagVid previously supported VID files. But it seems DagVid is no longer supported. Few programs now support VID format. However, VID files can be converted with FFmpeg or HandBrake. Then the converted files can be opened with media players like Windows Media Player or VLC. Bethesda develops VID formats for audio and video in one file. VID provides high resolution video and audio quality.
VLC Media Player
Windows Media Player
QuickTime Player
Bethesda Game Titles