MP4 to MOV Converter
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Use this MP4 to MOV converter to turn MP4 files into MOV right in your browser — ideal for Apple and QuickTime video, iPhone recordings and video editing. MOV is valued for being high quality, while MP4 comes with a tradeoff: lossy compression.
When should you convert MP4 to MOV?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To get MOV's built-in advantage: high quality
- To move past MP4's common limitation: lossy compression
- To open your files in apps that prefer MOV
About MP4 and MOV files
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
MOV video
Strengths
- high quality
- great for editing
Limitations
- large files
- best support on Apple devices
MP4 vs MOV
| Format | MP4 | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | streaming and sharing and playback on any device | Apple and QuickTime video and iPhone recordings |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this MP4 to MOV converter free?
- Yes. You can convert MP4 to MOV online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Will converting MP4 to MOV reduce quality?
- MOV uses lossy compression, so the file can get smaller while some visual quality may change.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.