Convert MOV to MP4

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MOV vs MP4 Format Comparison

Aspect MOV (Source Format) MP4 (Target Format)
Format Overview
MOV
QuickTime Movie

Apple QuickTime container supporting multiple codecs and tracks, widely used in professional editing.

QuickTime
MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14

Industry-standard container for digital video and audio streams on the web and devices.

MP4
Container/Codecs

Supports H.264, ProRes, HEVC, and various audio codecs in a QuickTime container.

Supports H.264, H.265, AAC, MP3, and more in a versatile MP4 container.

Compression

Variable: from efficient H.264 to high-quality ProRes, balancing size and quality.

Efficient compression with H.264/H.265, balancing file size and playback compatibility.

Quality

High potential quality depending on chosen codec and settings.

High quality suitable for HD and UHD content across devices and platforms.

File Size

Medium to large (10–100+ MB per minute) based on codec.

Medium (8–60 MB per minute) optimized for web streaming and storage.

Compatibility

Native on macOS/iOS and QuickTime Player; supported in editing suites.

Universal support across browsers, mobile devices, and media players.

Streaming Support

Supports progressive download and HTTP streaming.

Optimized for adaptive streaming protocols like HLS and DASH.

Use Cases
  • Professional editing workflows
  • High-definition archiving
  • Web video embedding
  • Mobile playback
  • Cloud streaming
Advantages
  • High-quality codec support
  • Multiple track support
  • Broad compatibility
  • Efficient streaming
Disadvantages
  • Large file sizes for high-quality codecs
  • Less suitable for streaming
  • Variable support for advanced metadata
  • Licensing considerations for some codecs
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • QuickTime Pro
  • VLC Media Player
  • Browsers
  • FFmpeg
Metadata Support

Extensive metadata including timecodes, chapters, and tags.

Support for chapters, metadata tags, and timed text subtitles.

Why Convert MOV to MP4?

Converting MOV to MP4 ensures maximum compatibility across devices and platforms with efficient file sizes.

Our converter uses FFmpeg to transcode QuickTime content into MP4 containers with H.264/H.265 codecs, ideal for web and mobile.

MP4 is the industry standard for digital video distribution, making it perfect for streaming, sharing, and editing.