MOV – QuickTime Movie
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container. It is common for iPhone recordings and video editing, and often produces larger files than MP4.
More MOV conversionsDrop your MOV files here
or click to choose MOV files · up to 95MB each
How to convert MOV to MP4
- Choose your files. Click Select File or drag your MOV files into the upload box. You can add many at once.
- Pick the settings. MP4 is already selected as the output format. The conversion starts as soon as a file is added.
- Download. Each file appears in the list when it is ready. Download them one by one, or all together with Download all.
Why convert MOV to MP4?
MOV is the video format of iPhones and Macs. Many Windows programs, Android phones, websites and upload forms play or accept MP4 more reliably. Converting MOV to MP4 makes iPhone videos easy to share and edit everywhere.
When to keep the MOV
Keep the MOV original if you edit in Final Cut or iMovie, or if it uses a professional codec such as ProRes.
Tips for the best result
- The video is encoded as H.264 with AAC sound, the most widely supported MP4 combination.
- The MP4 is often smaller than the iPhone original at the same visible quality.
- Resolution and frame rate are kept.
Common problems and fixes
- The file is over the size limit.
- Long 4K videos are large. Trim the video on your phone, or record at 1080p for clips you want to share.
- An HDR video looks washed out.
- iPhone HDR (Dolby Vision) videos are saved as standard 8-bit video, which can make colours look flatter. Turn off HDR Video in Settings, Camera, Record Video for clips you plan to convert.
MP4 – MPEG-4 Part 14
MP4 is the most widely supported video container. It usually holds H.264 or H.265 video with AAC audio and plays on nearly every phone, computer, TV and browser.
More MP4 conversionsConverting MOV to MP4
- Re-encoded with widely compatible codecs (H.264/AAC for MP4, MOV, MKV; VP9/Opus for WebM).
Related guide
- How to convert iPhone videos (MOV) to MP4iPhone videos are MOV files that some Windows apps, TVs and websites will not play. Convert MOV to MP4 for free, keep quality, and fix sound and size issues.
Frequently asked questions
Is MP4 the same quality as MOV?
The video is re-encoded at a high-quality setting, so it looks the same in normal viewing while often being smaller.
Will the MP4 play on WhatsApp and Windows?
Yes. H.264 MP4 plays on WhatsApp, Windows, Android, smart TVs and all browsers.
Does it work with iPhone videos?
Yes. iPhone videos are saved as MOV files, and converting them to MP4 makes them easy to play on Windows, Android and most websites.
Why will my iPhone video not play on Windows?
iPhone videos are MOV files, often recorded in HEVC, which some Windows PCs cannot play without an extra codec. The MP4 made here uses H.264, which Windows, Android and every browser can play.
How do I convert MOV to MP4?
Click Select File or drop your MOV file onto the upload box. The converted MP4 appears in the list below with a download button. You can add many files at once and download them together as a ZIP.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. To keep the service available for everyone there is a 95MB limit per file and a cap on how many files one connection can process in a short period.
Are my files stored?
Your upload is used only to make the converted file. Images are processed in memory; other files are written to a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes. Nothing is kept after the result has been sent back.
Will quality drop?
For images, a little, by design: the image is re-encoded at the Quality you choose (default 75%). Audio and video are re-encoded with high-quality settings; documents keep their text and layout as far as the target format allows. Converting never restores detail that is already missing from the original.
How this works: your file is uploaded over HTTPS and converted on this server with open-source engines (libvips for images, FFmpeg for audio and video, LibreOffice and Pandoc for documents, Calibre for ebooks, Ghostscript and Inkscape for PDF and vector files). Images are processed in memory; other files use a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes.