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Convert MOV to MP4

Convert a QuickTime MOV video to a broadly compatible MP4 on your device. H.264 or HEVC video and compatible audio can be copied into the new container in seconds; ProRes and other codecs are converted when necessary.

Files are converted on your device and never uploaded.

Price
Free
Uploads
None, it runs on your device
Sign-up
Not needed
Batch
Unlimited files
Output
MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
Install
Nothing to install

How it works

How to convert MOV to MP4

  1. Add your MOV files

    Drop MOV files onto the converter, click to choose them, or paste from the clipboard. Add as many as you like.

  2. Check the settings

    MP4 is already selected. Keep the original resolution or pick a smaller one, and choose a quality.

  3. Download your MP4 videos

    Each file gets its own download button as soon as it's ready. Download all saves everything in one ZIP file.

The formats

MOV and MP4 at a glance

  • What is a MOV file?

    MOV is Apple's QuickTime format and the default for videos recorded on iPhones and exported from Final Cut Pro and iMovie. It's closely related to MP4 and often holds H.264 or HEVC (H.265) video. Windows and some websites handle MOV less reliably than MP4, and iPhone HEVC videos may not play on older computers. It opens in QuickTime, Photos, and iMovie on Mac, iPhone and iPad, VLC, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Windows Media Player (HEVC videos need Microsoft's HEVC extension).

  • What is an MP4 file?

    MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It usually holds H.264 video with AAC audio, a combination that plays on practically every phone, computer, TV, and website. It balances quality and file size well, which is why most cameras, phones, and editors export to it. It opens in everything: Windows Media Player and Films & TV, QuickTime and Photos on Mac, iPhone, Android, smart TVs, VLC, and every major website and video editor.

Good to know

What changes when you convert MOV to MP4

  • If the video and audio already use codecs that MP4 supports, they're copied without re-encoding, which is lossless and fast. Otherwise the video is converted to H.264 video with AAC audio.
  • Only the main video and audio tracks are kept. Subtitles, chapters, and extra audio tracks aren't carried over.
  • Re-encoding uses your device's hardware video encoder when it has one, which is often faster than real time.
  • Copy-protected (DRM) files can't be converted.
  • Very long videos can run out of memory, especially on phones.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Why can some MOV files convert almost instantly?

MOV and MP4 can contain the same H.264 or HEVC video. When the tracks already fit MP4, the converter only repackages them and does not re-encode the picture.

Is this MOV to MP4 converter free?

Yes. It's completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you convert. It costs Ethical Tube nothing to run, because the conversion happens on your own device rather than on a server.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser with Mediabunny and your browser's WebCodecs video encoders, so your files never leave your device. Once the page has loaded, it even works offline.

Does converting MOV to MP4 lose quality?

Not if the codecs already fit: then the video and audio are copied as they are, with no loss. When they have to be re-encoded, the default quality keeps the result visually close to the original. Pick a higher quality for footage you plan to edit.

How long does it take?

When the video can be copied without re-encoding, a few seconds. Otherwise it depends on the video's length and resolution and on your device. With a hardware encoder, a 10-minute 1080p video usually takes a few minutes on a laptop.

Can I convert several MOV files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like. They're converted one after another, and you can download each MP4 file as soon as it's ready or all of them in one ZIP file.

Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows?

Yes. It works in current versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Phones handle short clips well, and long or 4K videos convert best on a computer.

What can open an MP4 file?

Everything: Windows Media Player and Films & TV, QuickTime and Photos on Mac, iPhone, Android, smart TVs, VLC, and every major website and video editor.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no upload limit because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your device's memory: everyday files are fine, and a computer can usually handle videos up to about 2 GB.

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