Convert MOV to MP4
Convert MOV to MP4 online for free. Simply drop your MOV files below to convert them to MP4 in seconds.
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How to convert MOV to MP4?
Add MOV files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose MP4 and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
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Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
Converting MOV to MP4: what to know
MOV is the video format of iPhones and Apple cameras. Many websites, TVs and Windows programs handle MP4 better, so iPhone videos are most often converted to it.
A MOV from an iPhone usually already contains tracks in codecs that fit MP4. In that case they are simply copied into the new container without re-encoding: it takes seconds, and quality and size stay the same.
If a device doesn't play the result, the video was most likely recorded in HEVC: choose the H.264 codec in the settings, and the video is re-encoded so it plays almost anywhere. There you can also trim the video, rotate it or remove the sound.
MOV or MP4: which to choose?
MOV (Apple QuickTime Movie)
MOV is the Apple QuickTime format used by iPhone and Mac for recording and editing video.
Best for recording and editing in the Apple ecosystem.
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14)
MP4 is the most compatible video format: it plays on phones, TVs, browsers and social networks.
Best for publishing and sending videos - maximum compatibility at a reasonable size.
What happens when converting MOV to MP4
If the codecs inside MOV are supported by MP4, the tracks are copied without re-encoding - quickly and without quality loss. Otherwise the video is re-encoded with the codec, bitrate, resolution and frame rate you choose.
You can also trim the video, rotate or flip it and remove the sound.
MOV files up to 2 GB are supported; the actual limit also depends on the free memory of your device.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert MOV to MP4?
Add MOV files above - MP4 is already selected as the target format. Adjust the settings if needed, start the conversion and download the MP4 files.
Can I change the MP4 quality?
Yes. Set the quality from 1 to 100 in the file settings: the lower the value, the smaller the file.
Why did the MOV convert instantly?
The video and audio already fit MP4 and were copied without re-encoding, which is fast and keeps the original quality.
An MP4 from my iPhone won't play on my computer. What can I do?
The video is most likely in HEVC. Choose the H.264 codec in the settings and convert again: such an MP4 plays on almost any device.