iPhones and Macs save videos as MOV. Choose one, up to 10 minutes and about 2 GB, and you get an MP4 with H.264 picture and AAC sound, the kind phones, computers and apps expect.
Some videos can’t be read by this browser; you’ll be told before any work starts.
Also: Convert Video: WebM, MKV and more
How to convert MOV to MP4
On iPhone
- Open this page in Safari.
- Tap Add Video and choose the video from Photos or Files.
- Tap Convert to MP4.
- Tap Save or Share, then Save Video to put it in Photos.
On Android
- Open this page in Chrome.
- Tap Add Video and pick the MOV file.
- Tap Convert to MP4.
- Tap Save or Share, or Download file to keep it in your downloads.
On a computer
- Open this page in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on a Mac or a Windows PC.
- Click Add Video, or drag the MOV file onto the page.
- Click Convert to MP4, then Download Video.
Questions
What is a MOV file?
The video format iPhones and Macs use. Some Windows PCs, websites and apps don’t play it, but almost everything plays an MP4.
How do I convert MOV to MP4 on iPhone?
Open this page in Safari, tap Add Video and choose the video from Photos (iPhone videos are MOV files), tap Convert to MP4, then Save or Share and Save Video.
Does it work on Windows and Mac?
Yes, in an up-to-date Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. Nothing to install.
Does converting lose quality?
When the picture or sound is already the kind MP4 players expect, it is copied as it is. iPhone videos usually use HEVC, which is made again as H.264 so it plays almost everywhere; pictures larger than 1080p, such as 4K, are saved at up to 1080p.
Is there a size limit?
One video up to 10 minutes and about 2 GB. To convert other formats such as WebM or MKV, use Convert Video; it’s the same converter.
Why is it slow on my phone?
Your phone does the work itself instead of sending the video to a server, so the time depends on your phone and the video’s length. Making a new video can take several minutes on a phone; as a guide, an iPhone 15 took about 5 minutes to merge a 9.6-minute video. Keep the page open until it’s done. Stop and edit lets you go back without losing your settings. A video that only needs copying is done much faster.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Your video is made on your phone or computer and never leaves it, so a big video doesn’t need a fast connection. We only collect anonymous usage counts and error reports, listed on the privacy page.
