MP4 to MOV

Convert MP4 to QuickTime MOV.

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Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

MOV is the QuickTime container that Apple's editing programs are built around. Some workflows, plug-ins and older versions of Final Cut and iMovie import MOV more reliably than MP4.

The H.264 video and AAC sound of your MP4 fit a MOV file as they are, so the conversion copies them without re-encoding: fast and lossless.

How to use the MP4 to MOV tool

  1. Add the MP4 files.
  2. Keep quick convert on.
  3. Download the MOV files.
  • Importing into Final Cut Pro or iMovie
  • Delivering to a client who asked for QuickTime
  • Keynote and other Apple apps that prefer MOV

Tips for the best result

  • MOV and MP4 from the same source have the same quality and nearly the same size.
  • If an editor still refuses the file, the codec inside is the issue; re-encode with quick convert off.

Quick facts

PriceFree
Works withMP4 → MOV
Where it runsIn your browser, on your device
AccountNot needed

Frequently asked questions

Is MOV better quality than MP4?

No. Both are containers. Quality depends on the video inside, which stays the same here.

Will Windows play MOV?

Windows 10 and 11 play H.264 MOV files in the built-in player.

Does it convert to ProRes?

No. The video stays H.264. ProRes export needs editing software.

Why would I need MOV at all?

Mostly for Apple-centred workflows and tools that were written for QuickTime.