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MOV to MP4 Converter

Convert MOV files to MP4 without installing software or uploading anything. Most files convert in seconds, because the streams can be copied without re-encoding.

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Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to a server.

What happens when you convert MOV to MP4

Inside a typical MOVH.264 or HEVC (H.265) video with AAC audio
Copy without re-encodingUsually yes: the streams can be copied without re-encoding, in seconds and with no quality loss
When re-encodedH.264 video with AAC audio
Opens inevery phone, browser, TV, editor and social network

Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.

MOV

MOV QuickTime Movie

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container and the format iPhones and many cameras record to. It often holds HEVC or ProRes video, which keeps quality high but files large.

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MP4

MP4 MPEG-4 Part 14

MP4 is the universal video container. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every phone, browser, smart TV and social network, which makes it the safest choice for sharing.

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How to use the MOV to MP4 Converter

  1. 1

    Choose a MOV file or drop it onto the page.

  2. 2

    Review the video options. The defaults suit most files.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download your MP4 when processing finishes.

Instant conversion for iPhone videos

Most iPhone MOV files already contain H.264 or HEVC video. With Smart mode on, the converter first tries to copy the streams into an MP4 container without re-encoding, which finishes in seconds and loses no quality. If the codec is not MP4-compatible for your target devices, choose Re-encode to produce H.264 video that plays everywhere.

Why convert MOV to MP4?

MOV files come from iPhones, QuickTime screen recordings on a Mac, and many cameras. Windows players, Android and many websites handle MOV inconsistently. Choose MP4 to upload to social media, send in a chat app or play on any phone and TV.

Frequently asked questions

Will the MP4 lose quality?

Both formats are lossy, so converting re-encodes the data once more. Using a high quality setting keeps the generational loss very small. Avoid converting the same file back and forth repeatedly.

Does converting MOV to MP4 re-encode the video?

Usually yes: the streams can be copied without re-encoding, in seconds and with no quality loss. A typical MOV contains H.264 or HEVC (H.265) video with AAC audio. Otherwise the result is H.264 with AAC audio.

Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.