.QTCH File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .QTCH file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

QTCH File Recovery

What is a .QTCH file?

(Cache|cache file created by QuickTime, a media player for Mac and Windows; saves the cache of an audio or video file downloaded or streamed from the Internet; can be opened in QuickTime Player by changing the file extension to match the original file (e.g., .MP3, .MPEG, .MOV), but only if the file was created by QuickTime 6.5 or earlier.

What Are Common Causes of ".QTCH" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".QTCH" files lost or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".QTCH" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. System crash: A system crash or unexpected power outage can result in the loss of ".QTCH" files if they were not properly saved or backed up.
  3. File system corruption: Corruption in the file system can lead to the loss or failure of ".QTCH" files, making them inaccessible or unreadable.
  4. Virus or malware attack: Malicious software can infect and damage ".QTCH" files, rendering them unusable or causing them to be deleted.
  5. Software or hardware issues: Issues with software applications or hardware components can lead to the loss or failure of ".QTCH" files. This can include software bugs, compatibility issues, or hardware malfunctions.
  6. Disk errors: Errors on the storage device, such as bad sectors or disk failure, can result in the loss or corruption of ".QTCH" files.
  7. Improper file transfer: If ".QTCH" files are not transferred correctly or interrupted during the process, they may become lost or corrupted.
  8. Formatting or partitioning: Formatting or partitioning a storage device without proper backup can result in the loss of all data, including ".QTCH" files.
  9. User error: Human error, such as accidental formatting, improper handling of files, or incorrect file manipulation, can lead to the loss or failure of ".QTCH" files.

It is essential to regularly back up important files, including ".QTCH" files, to prevent data loss in case of any failure or accidental deletion.

How to recover lost ".QTCH" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".QTCH" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".QTCH" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".QTCH" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".QTCH" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".QTCH" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".QTCH" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo quickTime Cache File image file file?

Programs that open ".QTCH" files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Player Apple QuickTime Player
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player Apple QuickTime Player

Additional Information

  • File type: QuickTime Cache File

  • File extension: .QTCH

  • Developer: Apple

  • Category: Video Files

  • Format: Binary

  • HEX: 00 00 00 50 71 74 63 68 00

  • ASCII: Pqtch

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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