File Extension Library


.HQ File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple, Inc.
  • Category: Digital video and movie Files

What are .HQ files and how to open them?

Can't open .HQ file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HQ file.

What is a .HQ file extension?

.HQ file extension is created by Apple, Inc.. .HQ has been classified as Digital video and movie Files.

.HQ is Apple ProRes 422 HQ video

The hq file extension is associated with the ProRes, a modern video codec developed by Apple, which supports 8K, 5K, 4K, 2K, HD (up to 1920×1080), & SD resolutions of video.

The hq file contains video in high quality, encoded by ProPres.


How to open:

Use QuickTime to playback *.hq files.

How to convert:

Compatible tools may be able to export *.hq files to other video formats.

How to fix problems with .HQ files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HQ files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HQ file format
  2. You need to check the .HQ file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)