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Convert MP4 to MOV

MP4 is great for sharing video anywhere — phones, social media, web and TVs, but MOV is the better choice for iPhone recordings and video editing on Mac. Convert MP4 to MOV in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

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    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert MP4 to MOV

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MP4 files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MOV is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MOV downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    MP4 vs MOV

    MP4 and MOV can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.

    MP4MOV
    Full nameMPEG-4 Part 14Apple QuickTime Movie
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMPEGApple
    Introduced20011991
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About MP4 and MOV

    MP4: MP4 is the universal video format. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every iPhone, Android phone, smart TV, browser, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube.

    MOV: MOV is Apple's QuickTime format and the default for videos recorded on iPhone. Recent iPhones record MOV files in HEVC (H.265), which many Windows PCs and older Android phones can't play.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert MP4 to MOV on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MP4, make sure MOV is selected and tap Convert. The MOV file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting MP4 to MOV reduce quality?
    MP4 and MOV can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.
    Is this MP4 to MOV converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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