ABOUT THIS TOOL
Convert MOV to MP4 or choose another video container. Preserve compatible streams where possible, or re-encode for your selected output.
How it works
Choose your video. Drop a video into the converter and check the source file information.
Select the output. Choose MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV. Select the available conversion mode for your intended playback or editing workflow.
Convert and check playback. Convert the file, preview the result when supported, and download it. Test the output in the app or device where you plan to use it.
Formats and useful details
Input
Common video containers including MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV; usable tracks depend on their codecs and browser support.
Output
MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV.
Good to know
A container change can preserve compatible compressed streams. Incompatible streams may require re-encoding. Explicit re-encoding uses H.264 for MP4, MOV and MKV, or VP9 for WebM.
Processed on your device
Your selected files are processed on your device by the browser-based converter. Available formats and conversion speed depend on your browser, the file’s encoding, and your device. Large files may require more memory.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing MOV to MP4 reduce quality?
Copying compatible compressed streams into another container preserves those streams. If the output requires re-encoding, the picture or audio can change. Do not assume every format conversion is lossless.
What is the difference between a container and a codec?
MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV are containers that hold media tracks. H.264 and VP9 are video codecs that encode the picture. The receiving app must support both the container and the codecs inside it.
Will converting a video make it smaller?
Changing only the container usually has little effect on size. Use Video Compressor when reducing file size is your main goal, and compare quality before keeping the result.
