unknown file extension

[Ixoyer of Men]

I have a movie-type file without an extension. Is there a way to find out what extension it should have?

[Staff]

Try running it by TrID. See links in the discussion here...

http://filext.com/faq/research_file_type.php

And, also see if Gspot can find the proper CODEC...

http://filext.com/faq/using_codecs_view_video.php

[Ixoyer of Men]

I tried those, but it gave an error. My guess is because the file is too large (165 MB). Is there a similar program that can handle larger files?

[Staff]

Hmmm, thought Marco had fixed the "too big" error. Anyhow, the download version, run on your computer, will work with any size file.

[Ixoyer of Men]

I downloaded the program itself, but I am having some trouble locating the definition download. I see them listed alphabetically on the website, but there is now option to download all of them.

Is this what I am even supposed to do to prepare the program for reviewing the files, or am I on the wrong track?

[Staff]

The download page is here...

http://mark0.net/soft-tridnet-e.html

Toward the bottom are links to two downloads: TrIDNet v1.80 and TrID XML defs. One is a ZIP file and another an RAR file (why two different formats Marco?). You'll need both and the Microsoft .NET framework if you don't have that already installed (many computers do -- look for the folder Microsoft.NET in your Windows folder to see if you do). If you don't have it there is also a link to that on the page referenced.