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Convert LRV to MOV

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 16, 2026
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Is it possible to convert LRV to MOV?
Yes - LRV converts to MOV.

Run ffmpeg -i clip.lrv -c copy out.mov in a terminal for a lossless container swap in seconds. VLC also works via Media > Convert/Save but re-encodes the video, which takes longer. The output MOV will be low-resolution because the LRV is a proxy clip.

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 LRV to MOV?

LRV files from GoPro and DJI cameras are low-resolution H.264/AAC proxy clips used for editing workflows. .mov is Apple's QuickTime container, which Final Cut Pro and iMovie expect natively. Converting the .lrv proxy to .mov enables proxy editing in Apple tools when MOV input is specifically required.

How to convert LRV to MOV

FFmpeg FREE

Run ffmpeg -i clip.lrv -c copy out.mov to remux into a MOV container with no re-encoding and no quality loss.

VLC FREE

Go to Media > Convert/Save, add the .lrv, set the encapsulation to MOV, set an .mov output path, and click Start.

About these formats

.LRV Low Resolution Video (GoPro / DJI proxy clip)

An LRV file is a Low Resolution Video - a small proxy clip your GoPro or DJI camera writes automatically next to every full-quality MP4. It is technically just an MP4 with a renamed…

Open .LRV details →
.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…

Open .MOV details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Using -c copy in FFmpeg is a stream copy - no re-encoding, no quality loss, and conversion completes almost instantly.
  • VLC re-encodes every frame, which is slower and introduces a second generation of lossy compression compared to stream copy.
  • The LRV is a low-resolution proxy (typically 240p-480p); the MOV output will be the same low resolution.

Frequently asked questions

Will converting LRV to MOV increase video quality?
No - the LRV is a low-resolution proxy; no conversion can restore full-quality footage from it.
Is FFmpeg -c copy truly lossless?
Yes - stream copy moves the data without re-encoding, so there is zero quality degradation.
Why use MOV instead of just renaming to .mp4?
Some Apple proxy editing workflows specifically require the MOV container; for general playback, renaming to .mp4 is simpler.