How to convert MP4 to MOV
- Add your .MP4 file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MOV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MOV file.
What to expect
- A remux with
ffmpeg -c copycopies the video and audio tracks unchanged - no quality loss and nearly the same file size. - QuickTime Player's Export re-encodes the video to H.264 or HEVC, so output may be larger and take noticeably longer for big files.
- MOV is not standard on Windows; if the file is going to a Windows machine or a browser, keeping it as
.mp4is usually more compatible.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting MP4 to MOV lossless?
When remuxing with
ffmpeg -c copy, yes - the video and audio data are not touched. QuickTime Player's Export re-encodes the video, which causes a small quality reduction.Will the MOV file be bigger than the MP4?
A remux produces nearly the same file size. A re-encode through QuickTime Player can produce a larger file depending on export settings.
Can I convert MP4 to MOV on Windows?
Yes - use
ffmpeg on the command line or a free GUI converter. QuickTime Player for Windows was discontinued in 2016.Does the MOV keep subtitles and multiple audio tracks?
A remux with
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c copy output.mov copies all tracks; add -map 0 to explicitly include every stream.Programs that convert MP4: Miro Video Converter · Nero Multimedia Suite · MyVideoConverter · Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows · Apple TV Video Converter · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
