Convert MP4 to MOV for free
MOV is the format Apple’s apps use, so editing in iMovie or Final Cut, or opening a file in QuickTime, is smoother. Convert an MP4 here without uploading it.
How to convert MP4 to MOV
- Choose your MP4 file above, or drop it on the box.
- Check that MOV is selected as the new format.
- Press Convert, then download your MOV file. Nothing is uploaded.
Why people convert MP4 to MOV
Apple’s apps, including QuickTime, iMovie and Final Cut, work most smoothly with MOV. Some editing workflows and school or work systems on Macs ask for it by name.
Good to know
- MOV is not a higher quality than MP4. For most videos the picture is simply moved into the new file type, which is quick and leaves the quality unchanged.
- The file size stays about the same.
- An MP4 that comes from an unusual source may still not open in QuickTime after converting, because the picture itself isn’t one QuickTime supports.
- Only the main video and sound are kept. Extra audio tracks and subtitles aren’t included.
Common questions
Is the quality the same after converting?
Often yes. When the video already suits the new format, the picture and sound are copied as they are and nothing is lost. When the picture has to be made again, a little quality can be lost, and the result page tells you which applied.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The conversion happens on your own device, there is no account to create, and no watermark is added to the result.
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