MOV File Converter

Convert MOV files to other formats, or convert other formats to MOV. Also see what popular format pairs are available below.
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How to convert to MOV?

  1. Click the Browse button and choose the file you want to convert.
  2. Click Upload & Convert to start the conversion process.
  3. After the conversion is complete, download your newly converted file.

About MOV

The MOV format was developed by Apple and it allows storage of video, audio, and other media inside one flexible container. It’s mainly optimized for QuickTime, with excellent playback and efficient editing, particularly on macOS and iOS. It’s also supported on other devices using appropriate software.

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.

More Information

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuickTime_File_Format
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/quicktime-file-format

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 rename it to whatever you want, as long as you keep the file extension the same.

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, the longer it could take.

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