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Convert MOV to MP4

Free online MOV to MP4 converter — no signup, no watermark

Convert MOV (Apple QuickTime Movie) files to MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) format online for free. Our MOV to MP4 converter runs entirely in your browser — just drag in your file, click convert, and download the result. No software to install, no account required, and your files stay private.

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How to convert MOV to MP4 in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Upload your MOV file

    Drag and drop your MOV file into the converter, or click to browse from your device. We support files up to 2GB.

  2. 2

    Choose MP4 as the output format

    MP4 is pre-selected. Optionally adjust quality, resolution or bitrate if your file needs custom settings.

  3. 3

    Convert MOV to MP4

    Click the convert button. Our converter processes your MOV file and produces a high-quality MP4 output, usually in under a minute.

  4. 4

    Download your MP4 file

    Once conversion is complete, download your MP4 file. Your original MOV stays untouched and we delete uploaded files within an hour.

Why convert MOV to MP4?

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container format, widely used in professional video editing workflows. It supports multiple tracks of video, audio, effects and text in a single file with minimal quality loss. MP4 is the most widely supported video container format, offering excellent compression with H.264 or H.265 codecs while preserving quality. It works on virtually every device, browser, and platform. Converting from MOV to MP4 is useful when you need streaming to youtube, vimeo and social media or want to take advantage of universal device and browser support.

Top reasons to switch to MP4

  • Streaming to YouTube, Vimeo and social media
  • Playback on smartphones and smart TVs
  • Sharing video files online
  • HTML5 web video embedding

MOV vs MP4: side-by-side

MOV

Pros

  • + Excellent quality for editing
  • + Native on macOS and iOS
  • + Supports multiple tracks and metadata

Cons

  • Larger file sizes than MP4
  • Limited support on Windows and Android

MP4

Pros

  • + Universal device and browser support
  • + Excellent compression-to-quality ratio
  • + Small file sizes
  • + Supports subtitles and metadata

Cons

  • Lossy compression by default
  • Can require licensing for some codecs

MOV to MP4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting MOV to MP4 free?

Yes, our MOV to MP4 converter is 100% free. There are no hidden fees, no signups required, and no watermarks added to your converted MP4 files.

Will I lose quality converting MOV to MP4?

Our converter uses high-quality encoding settings to preserve as much of the original MOV quality as possible in the MP4 output. For lossless results, choose the "high quality" preset.

How long does MOV to MP4 conversion take?

Most MOV files convert to MP4 in 30 seconds to a few minutes, depending on the file size, duration, and your internet connection. Larger files take longer.

Is it safe to upload my MOV file?

Yes. All uploads use encrypted HTTPS connections, files are processed on isolated servers, and converted MP4 files are automatically deleted within one hour of conversion.

Can I convert MOV to MP4 on mobile?

Absolutely. Our MOV to MP4 converter works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows, macOS and Linux — no app install required.

What's the maximum file size for MOV to MP4?

You can convert MOV files up to 2GB to MP4 for free. For larger files, contact us about our batch and premium options.

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