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Convert 264 to MOV

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 27, 2026
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Is it possible to convert 264 to MOV?
Yes - 264 converts to MOV.

FFmpeg wraps the H.264 stream in MOV in seconds with no quality loss using the -c copy flag. The output will have no audio because .264 files are video-only, and you may need to specify the camera's frame rate if playback speed is wrong.

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Also to MOV: MXF · R3D · MPEG4

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert 264 to MOV?

MOV is Apple's native QuickTime container, and Final Cut Pro, iMovie and QuickTime Player open .mov files natively. Remuxing CCTV footage to .mov is useful when delivering clips to Mac-based editors or workflows that specifically require the QuickTime container.

How to convert 264 to MOV

FFmpeg FREE

Run ffmpeg -i in.264 -c copy out.mov to remux without re-encoding. If playback speed is wrong, add -framerate 25 (or your camera's actual fps) before -i.

Adobe Premiere Pro APP

Import the .264 file into Adobe Premiere Pro and export the sequence as .mov via File > Export > Media, selecting QuickTime as the format.

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About these formats

.264 Raw H.264 / AVC Video Elementary Stream (DVR/CCTV export)

A .264 file is a raw H.264 (AVC) video stream, most commonly exported by a CCTV camera, DVR, or NVR. It contains video only - no audio, no container, no timing data - which is why most…

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.MOV Apple QuickTime Movie (.mov)

A MOV file is an Apple QuickTime movie - the default format for video recorded on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On a Mac, double-click it to play in QuickTime Player. On Windows 10/11, the…

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Quality & what to watch

  • No re-encoding occurs with -c copy - the H.264 data is copied unchanged into the MOV container.
  • The output has no audio; a raw .264 stream carries video only.
  • Most GUI converters reject raw elementary streams because the file has no container header and no detectable duration - FFmpeg is the most reliable tool for this format.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use MOV or MP4 for the output?
For Apple workflows (Final Cut Pro, iMovie), MOV is the natural choice; for general use, MP4 has broader compatibility.
Why is there no audio in the output MOV?
A .264 file is video-only; if the CCTV system recorded audio, it requires a different export format from the DVR.
What if the MOV plays at the wrong speed?
The raw stream has no embedded timing - specify the camera's actual frame rate with -framerate in FFmpeg before the input flag.