MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format, made by iPhones, Macs and many cameras. It is close kin to MP4 and plays in most programs. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back. MOV files can be saved as WEBP, GIF, MP4, WEBM, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is a MOV file?
MOV – QuickTime video. MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format, made by iPhones, Macs and many cameras. It is close kin to MP4 and plays in most programs. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How to convert a MOV file
- Click Select File, or drop your .mov files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example WEBP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
MOV at a glance
| MOV | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Moving pictures and sound |
| Editable | In video editors |
| Created by | Apple, 1991 |
| Best for | Footage from Apple devices and video editing on a Mac |
Frequently asked questions
What is a MOV file?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format, made by iPhones, Macs and many cameras. It is close kin to MP4 and plays in most programs. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How do I open a MOV file?
VLC plays Video CD MOV files straight from the disc's MPEGAV folder. For a phone, a TV or a video editor, convert the film to MP4. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP4 here.
Is converting MOV files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my MOV files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting video needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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