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Convert MOV files

Convert MOV (QuickTime Video) files into 60 formats, right in your browser. .mov · video/quicktime

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About this format

Apple's QuickTime container, around since 1991 and the ancestor of mp4. What iPhones and Macs record, and what editing masters (ProRes) are stored in.

What it can hold

  • Video (H.264, H.265, ProRes and others)
  • Audio
  • Multiple tracks
  • Editing metadata

What it cannot

  • Native playback on Windows — depends on the codec inside

When you convert it

MOV → MP4If H.264 inside, effectively just a rename. If ProRes, it is re-encoded: much smaller, slightly lower quality.
MOV → GIFSound goes; 256 colours.
MOV → MP3Sound only.

When it will not open

  • Won't open on Windows — it is iPhone H.265 (HEVC). Convert to mp4 (H.264)
  • ProRes in an ordinary player

In one line Sending an iPhone video to a Windows user? Convert to mp4. It opens with no visible quality difference.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a MOV file?

Drop the file into the window, pick the target format, and download the result. No account required.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your browser. A Windows installer is available separately if you prefer one.

What if the format I want isn't listed?

Every engine's capabilities are merged into a single graph, so unlisted pairs are chained automatically through intermediate formats along the least-lossy route.