.VID 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 .VID file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .VID file?

Video file that may be saved in one of many formats; often the file extension has been changed from the original extension to ".VID;" for example, if the file "clip1.mov" was changed to "clip1.vid," it could be played by Apple QuickTime Player.

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

There are several common causes of ".VID" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".VID" files while organizing or cleaning up their storage devices.
  2. System or software errors: Errors in the operating system or software can lead to file corruption or loss, including ".VID" files.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Viruses or malware can infect storage devices and cause damage to files, including ".VID" files.
  4. Power outages or sudden system shutdowns: Power outages or sudden system shutdowns while accessing or saving ".VID" files can lead to data corruption or loss.
  5. Hardware failure: Issues with the storage device, such as a hard drive failure or damage to the storage media, can result in ".VID" file loss.
  6. Formatting or reformatting: Accidentally formatting or intentionally reformatting a storage device without proper backup can erase all the files, including ".VID" files.
  7. File system errors: File system errors, such as a corrupted file system or bad sectors on the storage device, can cause ".VID" files to become inaccessible or lost.
  8. Improper file transfer: Interrupted or incomplete file transfers, such as abruptly removing a storage device during file transfer, can lead to ".VID" file corruption or loss.
  9. Software conflicts: Conflicts between different software applications or incompatible software versions can cause issues with ".VID" files, leading to their loss or failure.
  10. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidental overwriting, improper handling of files, or incorrect file operations, can result in ".VID" file loss or failure.

How to recover lost ".VID" 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 ".VID" file may be deleted.

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

Use programs for recovering ".VID" 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 ".VID" 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.

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.

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

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  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.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".VID" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo generic Video File image file file?

Programs that open ".VID" files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
video player"> Other video player
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
video player"> Other video player

Additional Information

  • File type: Generic Video File

  • File extension: .VID

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Video Files

  • Format: N/A

  • Mime-type: application/octet-stream

  • HEX: 56 43 31 30 A9 20 41 6C 6D 61 74 68 65 72 61 20 4C 74 64 20 31 39

  • ASCII: VC10

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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.

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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