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Convert MP4 to MOV

Free MP4 to MOV converter that runs in your browser. No upload, no signup, no watermark. Files never leave your device.

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100% local. Your file is processed in this tab and never uploaded.

How to Convert MP4 to MOV

  1. 1

    Drop your MP4 file

    Drag it into the converter above, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    Adjust settings (optional)

    Trim, crop, resize, mute, or set quality from the sliders icon.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    MOV is preselected. The file converts in this tab and downloads when done.

Why Convert MP4 to MOV?

MOV is QuickTime's container, and Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and QuickTime Player all treat it as the native citizen it is. Because MP4 and MOV usually share the same H.264 codec, the picture holds up well through the conversion.

It runs in your browser with WebCodecs, nothing uploaded, ready to drop straight onto an Apple editing timeline.

MP4
MOV
Container
MP4 (ISOBMFF)
Container
QuickTime (MOV)
Typical codec
H.264 / H.265
Typical codec
H.264 / ProRes / HEVC
Audio codec
AAC
Audio codec
AAC / PCM
Streaming friendly
Yes
Streaming friendly
Limited
Device support
Universal
Device support
Apple + modern players
Typical use
Web, mobile, TV
Typical use
Apple devices, editing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the MOV import into Final Cut Pro and iMovie?
Yes. A standard H.264 MOV imports cleanly into Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and QuickTime Player, which is the main reason to make the switch from MP4.
Does the audio survive the conversion?
Yes. The audio track is kept and stays in sync in the MOV output.
Will the quality drop going from MP4 to MOV?
At the default High setting the difference is negligible. MP4 and MOV commonly carry the same H.264 video, so the conversion re-wraps the picture without a meaningful quality hit.
Can I convert MP4 files larger than 500 MB?
The browser converter supports files up to 500 MB. TeraConvert Desktop removes that limit and handles large clips natively.
Is this conversion free, and is my file private?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser tab, nothing is uploaded, and no account is needed. Files up to 500 MB convert here, limited to 3 conversions per day on this path; the desktop app has neither cap.

Prepping a batch of clips for Final Cut?

TeraConvert Desktop converts a whole batch of MP4 files to MOV through native FFmpeg with no 500 MB cap.

Get TeraConvert for MacFree to download. This format unlocks with Pro.