MP4 to MOV Converter

1. Upload your MP4 file (up to 500 MB).
2. Click 'Convert MP4 to MOV' — takes 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
3. Download the MOV — ready for Mac editing.

MOV is Apple's QuickTime format — the preferred container for Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac editing workflows. Converting MP4 to MOV makes your video ready for Apple's editing apps.

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container — the native format for Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac video workflows. While MP4 is more universal for playback, MOV is preferred for editing on Mac. Converting MP4 to MOV makes your video ready for Apple's editing apps and QuickTime workflows.

The converter decodes the MP4 video and re-encodes it in a MOV container (H.264 video + AAC audio, both supported by QuickTime). Resolution and frame rate are preserved. Output is a standard MOV file playable on macOS, iOS, and QuickTime.

• Preparing MP4 for Final Cut Pro editing.
• Converting MP4 for iMovie workflows.
• Making MP4 playable in QuickTime-specific workflows.
• Preparing MP4 for Mac-native editing apps.
• Converting MP4 for Apple TV playback.
• Sharing video in Apple-centric workflows.
• Standardizing a mixed MP4/MOV library to MOV.

MP4 → MOV preserves H.264 video and AAC audio losslessly. The output plays identically in QuickTime and Mac editing apps. File size is nearly identical to the source MP4.

• MOV isn't as universal as MP4 for playback on non-Apple devices.
• Multiple audio tracks are reduced to the first track.
• Subtitles and chapters are not preserved.
• For Final Cut Pro, ProRes may be preferred (not supported).
• DRM-protected MP4 files can't be converted.

• Output MOV plays on macOS, iOS, QuickTime, and Final Cut Pro.
• Works with iMovie, QuickTime Player, Adobe Premiere (Mac).
• Accepted by Mac-centric workflows.
• Standard MOV — no special software needed on Apple devices.
• Not ideal for Android or Windows playback.

• MOV is best for Mac editing workflows.
• For playback on non-Apple devices, keep the MP4.
• H.264 MP4 re-muxes to MOV losslessly (fast).
• For Final Cut Pro, ProRes is often preferred.
• Keep the original MP4 if playback on Android/Windows matters.

MOV doesn't play on Android or Windows

MOV is Apple-native. For cross-platform playback, keep the MP4.

Final Cut Pro doesn't accept the MOV

Final Cut often prefers ProRes MOV. Our converter outputs H.264 MOV — use a ProRes converter for FCP editing.

File size is very similar to MP4

MOV and MP4 are both containers — size is dominated by video/audio data. Similar sizes are expected.

• Apple — QuickTime File Format
• MPEG — MP4 Specification