MOV is Apple’s QuickTime format, used by iPhones, Macs and many cameras. MP4 grew out of it, so the two are close relatives and the switch is usually quick.
iPhones record in HEVC by default, which Windows, many Android phones and some websites can’t play. Converting to MP4 here gives H.264 video, the format everything plays; a MOV that already holds H.264 is copied without re-encoding. The video never leaves your device. It is read and saved by your browser, so there is no upload, no queue and no copy on a server.
How to convert MOV to MP4
- Drop your MOV file on the box above.
- MP4 is already selected. You can pick another format if you need one.
- Press Convert to MP4 and download the new file.
Questions
Why does my iPhone video not play on Windows?
It is most likely HEVC, which needs a paid extension on Windows. The MP4 from this tool uses H.264, which plays out of the box.
How long does it take?
An H.264 MOV is copied in seconds. An HEVC MOV is re-encoded, roughly as long as the video plays on a recent laptop.
Does it keep the sound?
Yes. AAC sound is copied; other sound formats are converted to AAC.
Can I convert several MOV files?
Yes, with the bulk converter.