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MOV to MP4 Converter

Best tool to convert MOV videos to MP4 format online, for free.

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How to Convert MOV to MP4

Follow these simple steps to convert your Apple QuickTime Movie files to MPEG-4 Video

1

Click the 'Choose Files' button to select your MOV video

2

Select output quality and resolution

3

Click the 'Convert to MP4' button to start the conversion

4

Download your MP4 video when ready

Why Convert MOV to MP4?

Benefits of using our free MOV to MP4 converter

Play videos on any device

Share on all social media platforms

Reduce file size significantly

Maintain video quality

No software installation needed

Understanding MOV and MP4 Formats

Learn about these file formats to make informed decisions about your conversion

MOV

Apple QuickTime Movie

MOV is Apple's video format used by QuickTime and common on Mac and iPhone. While high quality, it has limited compatibility with non-Apple devices.

Extension:.mov
MIME:video/quicktime
By:Apple Inc.
Released:1991

Advantages

  • High quality
  • Native Mac support
  • Professional editing
  • Multiple tracks

Limitations

  • Limited Windows support
  • Large file sizes
  • Not web-friendly
  • Playback issues on Android
MP4

MPEG-4 Part 14

MP4 is the universal video format supported by all devices, browsers, and platforms. It offers excellent compression with high quality.

Extension:.mp4
MIME:video/mp4
By:ISO/IEC
Released:2001

Advantages

  • Universal compatibility
  • Excellent compression
  • Web-friendly
  • Streaming support

Limitations

  • May lose some quality
  • Complex editing
  • Varying codec support
  • DRM limitations

Why Convert MOV to MP4?

MP4 is universally compatible with all devices
MOV has limited support outside Apple ecosystem
MP4 files are often smaller than MOV
Better for web streaming and sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MOV to MP4 conversion

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