Convert MP4 to MOV
Need a MOV for editing on a Mac? Turn an MP4 into a QuickTime file that iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Photos are happy to open. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
- MP4
- MOV
- AVI
- VOB
- Runs in your browser
- 100% free
- Private
How to convert MP4 to MOV
Add the MP4
Drop the .mp4 file onto the page, or click to find it on your computer.
Pick MOV and convert
Set the output to MOV and click Convert to MOV. If the MP4 already has H.264 video and AAC audio, it moves into the new file without re-encoding.
Preview, then save
Play the MOV on the page to check it, then download it and import it into your Mac app.
Why people use Adapterry
Nothing is uploaded
Your videos are processed in your browser and never leave your device.
No account needed
Open the page and start. No email, no password.
No watermark
Your video comes out clean, with no logo stamped on it.
Works offline
Once the page and video engine have loaded, you can keep working without an internet connection.
Supported formats
Add MOV, AVI, VOB or MP4 files, or a mix of them, and get back one file in any of those four formats. MP4 is the one that plays almost everywhere.
Why editing on a Mac often means MOV
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. QuickTime Player, iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Photos all work with it, and some editing apps prefer it. Inside, Adapterry uses H.264 video and AAC audio, the same pair found in most MP4 files.
Because the codecs are the same, most MP4 files from phones, cameras and screen recorders can move into a MOV without re-encoding. That is quick and the picture is untouched. If the MP4 uses other codecs, it is fully converted to H.264 and AAC, keeping its size up to 1920x1080 and its frame rate up to 60 fps.
Questions and answers
Will converting MP4 to MOV lose quality?
Usually not. An MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is moved into the MOV container without re-encoding, so the picture and sound stay exactly as they were.
Can iMovie open the MOV I get?
Yes. The MOV holds H.264 video and AAC audio in Apple's QuickTime container, which suits iMovie, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Player and Photos.
How long does MP4 to MOV take?
When no re-encoding is needed, it is usually quick. A full conversion runs on your own computer and can take several minutes for large files, so keep the tab open.
Can I join several MP4 clips into one MOV?
Yes. Add them all, set the order and pick MOV. Matching H.264 clips are joined without re-encoding. The first clip sets the size, and other shapes get black bars.
Can I make a MOV on a Windows PC?
Yes. Adapterry runs in any modern browser, so you can make the MOV on a PC and copy it to your Mac later. Chrome and Edge on a desktop handle large files best.