File extension .VID
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Video Format | N/A | Video Files |
The VID .vid file extension was developed by the Windows operating system and is associated with very generic video files. These files are encoded using the MPEG-4 Part 2 compression protocol and are usually created by video capturing devices, mobile phones or digital video cameras. They can include video streams – composed of different frames – as well as audio streams, that are used to construct a complete multimedia representation when played.
Technical Details of VID Files
VID files are identified with the binary data – ‘dvdx’ displayed at the start of the file. Because its MPEG-4 Part 2 compression protocol, means that a large video file can be stored in less memory space than a standard uncompressed video format. The VID files can offer support to various abilities such as color correction tools and equalizers for audio, to create a highly customized multimedia experience.
Similar File Extensions
There are several other multimedia file extensions which are associated with VID files, which include:
Compression protocols such as DivX and Xvid formats can also handle video streams within VID files, although these formats usually involve videos which have even better compression ratios than those of the VID file types.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .VID) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .VID extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .VID file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .VID extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .VID extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .VID file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .VID file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .VID file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .VID file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .VID file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines

Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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