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Convert MOV to MP4

Convert your .mov files to .mp4 format online. No software to install.

Convert MOV to MP4 now

Pro plan required (from €4.99 / $4.99/month).

How to convert MOV to MP4

1

Upload

Drag and drop your .mov file or click to browse.

2

Choose format

Select MP4 as your output format.

3

Download

Click Convert and download your .mp4 file.

Why convert MOV to MP4?

iPhone videos and professional camera footage are saved as MOV, but MP4 is the universal format that plays everywhere. Converting MOV to MP4 ensures your videos work on Windows PCs, Android phones, web browsers, and every social media platform without compatibility issues or additional software.

MOV vs MP4: technical comparison

MOV (QuickTime Movie, introduced in 1991) uses proprietary compression. MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, introduced in 2001) uses proprietary compression. MOV browser support: Limited (Safari; partial in Chrome/Firefox). MP4 browser support: Universal.

What happens to quality?

If the MOV file uses H.264 video (which iPhones typically do), the conversion to MP4 can be done by remuxing — simply repackaging the same video and audio streams in an MP4 container without re-encoding. This is instant and lossless. If re-encoding is needed (e.g., from ProRes), use CRF 18-23 for visually lossless quality.

File size impact

Typical MOV file size: A 1-minute 1080p H.264: ~15-30 MB; ProRes 422 HQ: ~900 MB. Typical MP4 file size: A 1-minute 1080p H.264 video: ~15-30 MB; 4K: ~50-100 MB.

Common use cases

  • Sharing iPhone videos with Windows and Android users
  • Uploading videos to platforms that prefer or require MP4 format
  • Reducing ProRes MOV file sizes for sharing and archival
  • Ensuring video compatibility for web embedding with HTML5 video
Pro tip

For iPhone MOV files using H.264 or H.265, try remuxing first (repackaging without re-encoding) — this is instant, lossless, and produces the smallest possible MP4. Only re-encode if you need to change the codec, resolution, or bitrate. FFmpeg command: ffmpeg -i input.mov -c copy output.mp4

Why use SquishConvert for MOV to MP4?

Pro plan

Pro plan required (from €4.99 / $4.99/month). No watermarks.

Quick & easy

Create a free account in 10 seconds and start converting immediately. No credit card required.

Where your file goes

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

Works everywhere

Convert files from any device: desktop, tablet, or phone. No software to install, works in any modern browser.

358+ conversions

SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.

High quality output

Your converted .mp4 file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.

Video conversion requires a Pro account. See pricing, from €4.99 / $4.99/month

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert MOV to MP4?

No. Video conversions need a Pro plan (from €4.99 / $4.99/month), with 100 audio or 20 video conversions a month.

How long does it take to convert MOV to MP4?

It depends on the file size and on the queue at our provider. Small files usually take a few seconds.

Is my MOV file safe when converting?

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to our provider CloudConvert, which converts it and deletes it after the conversion, within 24 hours at most. Details in our Privacy Policy.

What is the maximum file size for MOV to MP4?

Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.

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