MOV Converter Free & Private
Apple's professional video container. Convert QuickTime Movie files entirely in your browser — no upload, no account.
About QuickTime Movie
MOV is Apple's QuickTime File Format, the native container for video on macOS and iOS. Originally developed in 1991, it pioneered many features later adopted by MP4 (which is technically derived from QuickTime). MOV is the default output of iPhone and iPad cameras, Final Cut Pro, and most Apple creative tools. It supports high-quality ProRes, HEVC, and HDR content.
Technical details
| Container | QuickTime File Format (.mov) |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265/HEVC, ProRes, MPEG-4, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, ALAC, PCM, MP3, AC-3 |
| Max resolution | 8K+ (ProRes supports up to 8192×4320) |
| Streaming | QuickTime streaming, progressive download |
| Metadata | Full (title, GPS, creation date, camera metadata) |
Best for
Apple ecosystem workflows, professional video editing, iPhone/iPad recordings
Advantages
- Native format for all Apple devices and software
- Supports professional codecs like ProRes
- Rich metadata including camera and GPS information
- Virtually identical structure to MP4 — easy to convert
Limitations
- Playback issues on some Windows and Android devices
- ProRes files can be extremely large
- Some web browsers don't support MOV natively
Convert other formats to MOV
MOV compatibility
macOS, iOS, QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, VLC; partial Windows/Android support
Why privacy matters for file conversion
Most online converters upload your files to remote servers where they may be scanned, stored, or shared. This tool is different — the conversion runs in your browser via WebAssembly or the WebCodecs API. Your files stay on your device. Always.
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Frequently asked questions
MOV and MP4 share nearly identical internal structures — MP4 was derived from Apple's QuickTime format. The main difference is ecosystem: MOV is preferred in Apple workflows, while MP4 has broader cross-platform support.
Apple uses MOV as the default recording format because it natively supports HEVC, HDR, and Apple's metadata standards. You can change this in Settings → Camera → Formats.
Yes, completely free with no file limits. The conversion engine runs directly in your browser — we have zero server costs for processing, so we can offer it at no charge.
Your file never leaves your device. The conversion engine runs 100% in your browser using WebAssembly or the WebCodecs API. We have no access to your files — no uploads, no logs, no data collection whatsoever.
On desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) files up to 500 MB convert reliably. On Safari (macOS) the practical limit is around 200 MB. On iPhone and iPad, keep files under 50 MB — iOS enforces tight memory limits for browser-based processing.
On your first visit, the browser downloads the conversion engine (24–50 MB depending on which backend is used). This is cached locally, so subsequent conversions load much faster.
Chrome, Edge, and Brave use hardware-accelerated WebCodecs when the format is supported — this is 5–10× faster than software encoding. For unsupported formats the tool falls back to ffmpeg.wasm, where Firefox typically performs best.
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