MOV Converter

How to use the MOV converter

1. Choose a file. Drop a MOV file to convert it to something else, or any other video to convert it to MOV.
2. Check "Convert to". The converter picks MP4 for MOV files and MOV for everything else; change it if you need something different.
3. Adjust quality if you want a smaller or higher-quality file.
4. Click Convert and download the result.

What is a MOV file?

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. iPhones and Macs save videos as MOV, usually with HEVC (H.265) or H.264 video. It can also hold editing codecs such as ProRes, which is why Final Cut Pro and many cameras use it.

MOV is mainly used for iPhone and Mac recordings, video editing and camera footage. It plays on macOS, iPhone, iPad and QuickTime Player; most Windows players need a codec pack for HEVC MOV files.

MOV at a glance

Pros and cons of MOV

Good

• Native on Apple devices
• Can hold high-quality editing codecs like ProRes
• Supports multiple tracks and timecode

Not so good

• iPhone MOV files often use HEVC, which some Windows PCs and older Android phones cannot play
• Files from cameras can be very large

Common MOV problems and fixes

A MOV from an iPhone will not play on Windows

It is probably HEVC. Convert it to MP4 (H.264) and it will play anywhere.

A MOV is rejected by a website

Many upload forms only accept MP4. Converting MOV to MP4 is usually a fast copy with no quality loss.

Popular MOV conversions

• MOV to MP3
• MOV to WAV
• MOV to MP4
• MOV to AVI
• MOV to WEBM
• MP4 to MOV
• AVI to MOV
• MKV to MOV

Frequently asked questions