Why convert MOV to MP4?

MOV is Apple’s container. Many iPhone videos use HEVC, which Windows, some Android phones, browsers and web forms do not play. MP4 with H.264 works everywhere.

Does it lose quality?

The video is re-encoded at a high quality setting (CRF 23), which is visually very close to the original. The resolution and the frame rate are kept.

Will the file be smaller?

Often yes, because iPhone videos are recorded at a very high bitrate. If you need it even smaller, use Compress video on the result.

How long does it take?

It depends on the length and your device: re-encoding happens in your browser, not on a server. Expect roughly real time on a modern computer.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is processed inside your browser and your files never leave your device. There is no upload, no queue and no temporary storage, so the tool keeps working even if you go offline after the page has loaded.

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is funded by a few unobtrusive ads around the tools, never inside your files.

MOV to MP4

Upload a MOV video and download it as an MP4 encoded with H.264 and AAC, which plays on Windows, Android, browsers and every social network. The conversion runs in your browser.

Free, no sign-up and no uploads: processing happens in your browser · Updated September 18, 2026

Upload your MOV

Drag here or click · MP4, WebM, MOV · Max. 500 MB

You can also paste a copied video with Ctrl+V

After converting

To send it by messaging or email, reduce its size with Compress video. To keep only the sound, use Video to MP3, and for a short animated clip, Video to GIF.

Related tools

Compress video

Reduce the size of MP4 and WebM videos in your browser.

Video to MP3

Extract the audio from any video as MP3.

Video to GIF

Turn a video clip into an animated GIF.

Frequently asked questions

Why convert MOV to MP4?: MOV is Apple’s container. Many iPhone videos use HEVC, which Windows, some Android phones, browsers and web forms do not play. MP4 with H.264 works everywhere.
Does it lose quality?: The video is re-encoded at a high quality setting (CRF 23), which is visually very close to the original. The resolution and the frame rate are kept.
Will the file be smaller?: Often yes, because iPhone videos are recorded at a very high bitrate. If you need it even smaller, use Compress video on the result.
How long does it take?: It depends on the length and your device: re-encoding happens in your browser, not on a server. Expect roughly real time on a modern computer.
What is the maximum size?: Up to 500 MB per video.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. Everything is processed inside your browser and your files never leave your device. There is no upload, no queue and no temporary storage, so the tool keeps working even if you go offline after the page has loaded.
Is it really free?: Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is funded by a few unobtrusive ads around the tools, never inside your files.