EVO stands for "Enhanced VOB."
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Files with the extension EVO are HD DVD files. Movie DVDs typically use this file format, although it is uncommon, as the alternative Blu-Ray format has become the industry standard. While many multimedia software programs can natively play EVO files, QuickTime cannot. However, installing a third-party EVO plug-in for QuickTime will allow you to watch EVO files in the program. You can also convert the EVO files to a format that QuickTime supports.
EVO for QuickTime Ensight Plugin
Step 1
Close QuickTime if it is open.
Step 2
Download the EVO for QuickTime plugin from the Ensight website (see Resources). Ensight offers both a Windows and a Mac version.
Step 3
Double-click on the downloaded file to begin the installation wizard. On a Windows machine, click "Run" when prompted. Follow the on-screen installation wizard instructions.
Step 4
Launch Quicktime. Choose "Open" from the "File" menu. Double-click on the EVO file to watch the movie within Quicktime.
AUNsoft Video Converter
Step 1
Download the Mac or Windows version of AUNsoft Video Converter from the AUNsoft website (see Resources). This software costs $35 as of March 2011, but the company also offers a 30-day free trial.
Step 2
Double-click on the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen installation wizard. Launch the Video Converter program.
Step 3
Click the "Add" button. Select the original EVO file or files.
Step 4
Choose the desired output format in the "Format" drop-down menu. Quicktime-compatible formats include MOV, MP4 and AVI.
Step 5
Specify an export location for your newly-converted file in the "Export" box.
Step 6
Click the "Convert" button.
Resources
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