MOV to MP4 Converter

About this converter

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container and a close cousin of MP4 - both descend from the same ISO base media file format. That family resemblance is great news: the video inside a MOV is very often already H.264 or HEVC with AAC audio, exactly what MP4 expects. When that is the case, EasyConvert remuxes the file with no re-encoding and no quality loss, usually in seconds.

The reason to convert at all is compatibility. MOV plays perfectly on Macs and iPhones, but it can stumble on Windows, Android, smart TVs, and many web uploaders. MP4 is the safe choice for a file that needs to play anywhere.

MOV to MP4: good to know

• iPhone HEVC: recent iPhones record HEVC (H.265) inside a MOV. HEVC saves space but is not supported on some older Windows PCs - convert to an H.264 MP4 for maximum compatibility.
• File size: a remuxed MP4 is essentially the same size as the original MOV. A re-encode may change size depending on the quality you pick.
• Orientation metadata from phone videos generally carries over correctly.

How it works

1. Drop your file(s) in the box above (or click to browse).
2. Make sure MP4 is selected as the output.
3. Click Convert, then Download your file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert MOV to MP4?

Drop your MOV file above, confirm MP4 is selected, and click Convert, then Download. The conversion runs on your device - the file is never uploaded.

Is MOV to MP4 lossless?

It can be. Since MOV usually contains H.264/HEVC video and AAC audio, EasyConvert repackages those streams into MP4 without re-encoding, preserving the original quality. A re-encode only happens when the streams need converting.

My iPhone video is HEVC - should I convert to H.264 MP4?

If you need it to play on older Windows PCs or sites that do not accept HEVC, yes. An H.264 MP4 is slightly larger but plays virtually everywhere. If your target devices support HEVC, you can keep it.

Will the MP4 be much bigger than my MOV?

No. A direct remux produces a file roughly the same size as the source. Size only changes noticeably if you re-encode and lower the resolution or quality.

Does this work offline?

Yes. After your first visit the conversion engine lives on your device, and you can install EasyConvert as an app and convert with no internet at all.

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