Quicktime has been a standard and reputable piece of free software since the mid-1990s. Since being acquired by Apple, every new version and update to Quicktime has something new to offer its millions of happy users.

The H.264 codec found in Quicktime is the same codec used by filmmakers to compress and export their work without losing any image quality. This means that each frame of the Quicktime movie files you watch will be brighter and crisper than ever before.

Being able to play videos at full screen means you won’t miss a single detail. New playback options are available, including the ability to move between individual frames using only the right and left keyboard arrows to pinpoint the exact spot you want.

As many Quicktime users have lamented for years, upgrading to Quicktime Pro still costs $29.99. However, small adjustments to the audio settings can be made and permanently saved. Quicktime’s file size is very large due to the inclusion of iTunes, which is then set at your computer’s default audio player unless you specify otherwise. Luckily, iTunes can be uninstalled without sacrificing any of Quicktime’s benefits.

Quicktime beats the competition every time when it comes to accepted file formats. Unlike other media players, Quicktime can open MPEG and AVI files just as easily as files in its default MOV format.

Browsing the web without Quicktime is a difficult and frustrating experience. Download it today to make sure you get the best of what your favorite media has to offer.