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Convert MOV to MP4
Convert MOV to MP4 on your device. Choose your file, convert, and check the result before sharing.
Drop your .mov here
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Processed on your device - nothing is uploaded.
HOW IT WORKS
1
Drop the mov file
Add your MOV video by dragging it in or browsing. It stays on this device.
2
Confirm MP4
The video is re-encoded as MP4 using an encoder running in this tab.
3
Download
The MP4 file saves straight back - no upload, no queue, no copy kept.
Why convert here, not there
No upload, ever
A mov file can be hours of personal footage. This page re-encodes it where it already is - your device.
Local conversion
No upload bar crawling across the screen. Encoding begins the second you drop the file.
No account, no daily cap
As many conversions as you want, free, no account demanded.
The two formats, briefly
| MOV | MOV is a container used by cameras and editing software. The codecs inside it determine how it can be decoded and played. | |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 | MP4 is a container. This converter writes H.264 video and AAC audio when an audio track is present; target-player support still needs checking. | |
When you need this
- Convert MOV when your target app asks for MP4 or does not decode the codecs in the source. This tool re-encodes rather than simply renaming the file; test playback before discarding the original.
MOV vs MP4: what changes
| MOV | MP4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kind | Video | Video |
| Compression | Depends on source encoding | Depends on output encoding |
| Typical size | Depends on the file and encoding settings. | Measure the exported file; it may be larger. |
| Opens on | Check the source in your app and browser. | Check the downloaded file in the receiving app. |
| Best for | Keep the original as your source. | MP4 workflows, subject to the limits below. |
Keep the original. Compare the exported file before sharing or replacing it.
For the full format breakdown, read the MP4 vs MOV guide.
Good to know
- Balanced is the default H.264 setting. High and Max use less aggressive compression, but the result is still re-encoded and can be larger than the source.
- First use downloads the audio/video engine (about 30 MB). The input cap is 2 GB, but available browser memory can run out below that.
MOV to MP4, answered
Why convert MOV to MP4?+
Convert MOV when your target app asks for MP4 or does not decode the codecs in the source. This tool re-encodes rather than simply renaming the file; test playback before discarding the original.
Which quality should I pick?+
Balanced is the default H.264 setting. High and Max use less aggressive compression, but the result is still re-encoded and can be larger than the source.
Does converting MOV to MP4 lose quality?+
Video is re-encoded with lossy compression. Detail can change, and tracks, subtitles or metadata may not survive. Keep the original and inspect picture, sound and sync.
Is there a file size limit?+
The hard cap is 2 GB per file. The practical limit is your device: conversion runs in its memory, so very large files can fail on phones with little free RAM. There is no server-side cap because nothing is uploaded.
Does my file get uploaded anywhere?+
No. The file is read and converted by code running in this browser tab. Your file is never sent to a server - its contents stay in this tab.