Opening QTM Files

The QTM file type is primarily associated with Qualisys Track Manager.

QTMFile Extension QTM
File extension: QTM
File type:  motion capture data file

What is a QTM file?

QTM files mostly belong to Qualisys Track Manager. QTM files are used to store motion capture data in a Microsoft Compound format.
  • They hold sensor and timing data captured during motion analysis.
  • They are created and used primarily by Qualisys Track Manager to record movement information.
  • You can open these files with Qualisys software. For more information, visit Qualisys.
  • Some references also show these files in association with QuickTime in the context of motion capture; see Apple Support Docs for more details.
    FilExt.com tip: Use dedicated motion analysis tools to view and work with the detailed data stored in a QTM file.

    How to open QTM files

    You need a suitable software like Qualisys Track Manager to open a QTM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your QTM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a QTM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert QTM files:

    1. Qualisys Track Manager
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. QTM files are often referred to as Qualisys Track Manager data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. QuickTime (Movie) by Apple Inc.
      The Mime types used with this association are: video/quicktime.

    Technical Data for QTM File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    Mime type:
    video/quicktime

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: Qtracker.Mapshots, FileType: Qtracker Mapshot Pack, AppName: AutoInstaller for Qtracker
    EXEFile: AutoInst.exe


    a qtm motion capture data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with QTM files

    • Associate the QTM file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open motion capture data files. Because only the current version supports the latest QTM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Qualisys Track Manager update.
    • To make sure that your QTM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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