MOV File Converter
Convert to MOV
How to get started
Click on the format pair you want to use above. Once you do that, you will be taken to a form where you can select your source file and also adjust your conversion settings.
About MOV
When was MOV created?
It was created in 1991 for Apple’s QuickTime software on Mac computers. It later became the blueprint for the modern MP4 format that is used almost everywhere today.
What codecs does MOV support?
It supports a wide range of video and audio codecs, including both modern and legacy ones. Common examples are H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes, MPEG-4, Cinepak, Sorenson Video, AAC, ALAC, and PCM audio.
Fun Facts About MOV
– You Can Nest MOVs Inside MOVs. It can contain another MOV file as a reference track or a data reference to the media stream located in another file.
– In the early days of the format, Apple built it to support interactive “movies” that could include buttons, text, hyperlinks, animations, and even scripts much like Flash or HTML5 today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max upload file size that is accepted?
At the moment the limit is 2048 MB. There is development in progress to increase this limit. It will be available in a future release.
How do I make the converted video smaller for email?
You may need to do a few conversions in order to get the file size just right. But generally, by selecting a slightly lower bitrate you can decrease the size of the file without significantly affecting the quality.
Can I rename the output file?
Yes! Once the conversion is complete and you download the output file, you can renamed the file to whatever you want as long as you preserve the .mov file extension.
How long does it take to convert a MOV file?
This entirely depends on the size of the file you are uploading. In general, the larger the file to longer it could take.