I cannot open a MOFF file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with MOFF files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening MOFF will be resolved!
MOFF File Extension
- File type Sony Video Analysis Index Format
- File developer Sony
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) MOFF file?
The video file with the .MOFF extension stores binary video or image metadata as well as GPS data from Actioncam. These files can be safely deleted because they do not store any video and audio data, they are only used to index media in Sony PlayMemories
How to open MOFF file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with MOFF extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports MOFF files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open MOFF files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support MOFF files
Step 2. Verify whether MOFF files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports MOFF files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with MOFF files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support MOFF files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open MOFF files with the selected program.
Changing MOFF file association in registry
File association for MOFF files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check MOFF file for other errors
- MOFF file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening MOFF files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected MOFF file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For MOFF files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
