Convert MP4 to MOV
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Convert MP4 to MOV for wider compatibility
Converting MP4 to MOV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MP4 will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MP4 to MOV
- 1 Drop your MP4 file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MOV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MOV file instantly.
MP4 vs MOV
| Feature | MP4 | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mp4 | video/quicktime |
| Best for | Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility. | Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format. |
About the formats
MP4 video
MP4 (H.264) is the universal video container. It balances quality and file size beautifully and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform.
Strengths
- Plays almost everywhere
- Great quality-to-size ratio
- Ideal for streaming and social media
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Less flexible than MKV for multiple tracks
- Older codecs can look dated
Best for: Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility.
QuickTime movie
MOV is Apple’s QuickTime container, common straight off iPhones and Macs. It preserves high quality and is excellent for editing, though files run larger than MP4.
Strengths
- High quality, edit-friendly
- Native to Apple devices
- Supports multiple tracks and metadata
Limitations
- Large files
- Less universal than MP4
- Can need conversion for Windows/web
Best for: Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format.