How to convert MOV to MP4
Follow these steps to convert MOV to MP4:
- Add one or more MOV files — drag and drop them or click to browse.
- Click Convert to MP4 and let the conversion run in your browser.
- Download your new MP4 files individually or as a batch.
What is MOV?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format, used by iPhones, iPads and Mac editing software. It offers excellent quality and is great for editing, but is less universally supported than MP4 — which is why MOV-to-MP4 conversion is so common.
What is MP4?
MP4 is the most widely compatible video format in the world. Using efficient H.264 compression, it balances small file sizes with good quality and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform — making it the safe default for sharing video.
MOV vs MP4: how they compare
Before converting, it helps to know how MOV and MP4 stack up. The table below breaks it down.
| MOV | MP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Video | Video |
| Compression | Lossy (H.264/HEVC) | Lossy (H.264/H.265) |
| Quality | Lossy | Lossy |
| Best for | iPhone and Mac video | Sharing video anywhere |
Why convert MOV to MP4?
The usual reason to turn MOV into MP4 is compatibility: MP4 is the right fit for sharing video anywhere and web and social media.
What MP4 gives you: plays on virtually every device, good quality-to-size ratio and universal browser support.
Where MOV falls short: less universal than MP4, large files and playback issues on some Windows/Android setups. Converting keeps your content while moving to a format that matches where the file is going.
Tips for the best results
- You can convert several files in one go — add as many MOV files as you like and download them together.
- Everything runs locally in your browser, so even large files convert quickly and nothing is uploaded.
MOV to MP4 — frequently asked questions
- How do I convert MOV to MP4?
- Add your MOV file, click Convert to MP4, and download the MP4 result. The whole process happens in your browser and takes just a few seconds.
- Is it free to convert MOV to MP4?
- Yes. This MOV to MP4 converter is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks and no limit on the number of files you can convert.
- Are my MOV files uploaded to a server?
- No. Conversion runs entirely on your device using your browser, so your files never leave your computer or phone.
- Will I lose quality converting MOV to MP4?
- MP4 uses lossy compression, so a small amount of detail is discarded to keep the file size down. At normal quality settings the difference is hard to notice. Keep your original MOV if you need an exact copy.
- Can I convert multiple MOV files at once?
- Yes. Add as many MOV files as you like and convert them in a single batch, then download each MP4 result.