Convert MOV to MP4
MOV is Apple's container format, produced by iPhones and Final Cut Pro. It plays on Apple devices and causes friction almost everywhere else. MP4 holds the same video but plays on every platform, player and upload form.
Also known as: QuickTime to MP4 · iPhone video to MP4
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How to convert MOV to MP4
Step 1
1. Add your MOV file
Drag your MOV file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Video quality (Balanced), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to MP4
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress. Long recordings take longer.
Step 4
4. Download your MP4 file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.
Why convert MOV to MP4?
- Sharing an iPhone video with someone on Windows or Android
- Uploading footage to a platform that rejects MOV files
- Importing video into editing software that expects MP4
- Reducing file size, since MOV exports are often larger
MOV vs MP4
| Property | MOV | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Plays on | Apple devices and QuickTime; patchy elsewhere | Virtually every device, browser and platform |
| Codecs inside | H.264, HEVC, ProRes and more | H.264 video with AAC audio |
| Metadata | Often includes location and device details | Removed |
| Best for | Recording and editing on Apple devices | Sharing, uploading and playing anywhere |
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