9 Ways to Convert MOV Files to MP4

MOV files , also known as QuickTime multimedia file format, are actually a proprietary file format developed by Apple itself. If you’re a Windows user who has ever tried to work with an Apple-formatted hard drive, you can probably imagine how difficult this process can be. Thankfully, the technology gap has narrowed over time.

Nowadays, most PCs and Apple devices can handle both MOV and MP4 files, at least to some extent. However, the need to convert MOV video files to MP4 files has not decreased. Here, WebTech360 will show you 9 best ways to convert MOV files to MP4.

How to Convert MOV to MP4 in Browser

If you only have one or two video files to convert, try any of the free services below to do it.

1. Adobe Express

Adobe Express (Creative Cloud Express) lets you quickly and easily create eye-catching social media graphics, flyers, logos, and more on mobile and the web. No design skills required, and it's free to get started.

The tool gives you the feeling of being a professional designer as you select or upload your own images, try different layouts, add text to your photos, and apply a variety of fun effects and filters.

But did you know that you can convert MOV to MP4 online with Adobe Express? It's a great service that can get the job done right in your browser.

With Adobe Express you can:

• Convert MOV videos to MP4 clips for increased shareability : MOV video files are the standard for Apple products, but they aren't suitable for all digital platforms. For maximum shareability, convert your MOV videos to MP4 files, which are the most widely accepted video format on the web.
• Trim your new video clip with the Trim tool : After uploading your MOV video, you can adjust the length of your new clip with the Trim tool. Get right to the fun stuff by adjusting the sliders to set the desired parameters for your new video.
• Mute audio in your new video clip : Select the Mute option if you want to remove the audio from your newly converted clip.
• Do more with your videos on the go : Adobe Express lets you edit professional-quality videos for free in seconds. Shoot, edit, and share videos from your device to share on all the channels you want. Create with confidence with the power of Adobe at your fingertips.

Simply navigate to the MOV video converter page via the link above the header and upload a clip. You can trim or mute the audio if needed. Once logged in, you can download your newly converted file.

2. Zamzar

Zamzar is a company with a mission to “provide high-quality file conversions for as many file formats as possible.” It is a good free file converter that supports a wide range of file formats. It is really easy to use and allows you to convert files online without having to download any software. Some of the notable advantages of Zamzar include:

• Works on any operating system as it only requires a browser to run (i.e. Zamzar works with Windows, Linux, Mac)
• You can upload files from your computer or enter an online file URL
• Convert between a wide variety of document, image, video, archive, audio, and CAD formats. Some of the notable formats that Zamzar supports include WPD (Wordperfect Document), RA (RealMedia Streaming Media), FLV, and DOCX. Zamzar makes working with these and many more formats easy with just a few clicks.
• Zamzar converts TXT files to MP3 format, providing high quality online text-to-speech service
• The entire file conversion process with Zamzar is completed in 4 steps, no download required
• Zamzar can also be used to convert files via email (up to 1MB for free)
• Regular, non-email conversions are free for any file up to 50MB, but you can upgrade to a paid plan if you want to use it with larger files. Upgrading also brings other perks, like online storage for your files, high-speed downloads, no ads, higher conversion priority, and faster support times.

To use Zamzar to convert MOV to MP4 for free, click on the Converters drop-down menu at the top of the site and select Video Converters. You will be able to load your files and convert them online.

3. Media.io by Wondershare

Wondershare's online video converter Media.io is very similar to Zamzar. It seems to be a companion service to the Wondershare UniConverter 13 application.

Wondershare online video converter requires no download and is completely free to use. All you have to do is upload your file and hit Convert.

4. CloudConvert

This is another simple video conversion service. If you are interested in how to convert MOV to MP4 without downloading any third-party applications and none of the previous sites meet your needs, CloudConvert is a good choice.

CloudConvert is great because it supports pretty much any combination of file formats you throw at it, which certainly includes MOV to MP4. If you have less than 25 video files to convert from MOV to MP4, you don't even need to sign up.

Those who need to process more files will be happy to see that CloudConvert's subscription plans are priced based on how much work they need. The paid subscription comes with a few other benefits: Uploads are prioritized, and there's no limit on the size of files that can be uploaded.

How to Convert MOV to MP4 Using a Downloadable App

For those who have a lot of video files to process, there are a variety of creative applications designed specifically for this task.

For important projects and tasks, all of the following options will get the job done. You may already have one or two of these tools installed on your computer.

1. Adobe Premiere

Although it is a bit of a complicated solution, Adobe Premiere can be used to convert MOV files to MP4. Basically, you are creating a sequence of one clip and exporting it as an MP4. Find the video file, throw it into the timeline and export it as H.264.

2. Adobe Media Encoder

Media Encoder is the more sensible option here. This tool is actually built for batch file conversion. Click the plus sign at the top of the queue and import your clips. Select H.264 as the destination container, choose a destination folder, and hit Play to get things going. For batch MOV to MP4 conversion, Media Encoder is our top recommendation.

If you've ever exported a video file using Premiere or Media Encoder, you know exactly how this process works. There's nothing different here.

3. iMovie

iMovie can be used to convert video files just like Premiere. All you have to do is import the MOV file, add it to the timeline, and export it as an MP4.

Pretty much any type of video editing application can be used this way - AVID, Final Cut, etc. If a video program can work with MOV files, then chances are it can also output to MP4 format.

4. VLC Media Player

Is there anything VLC Media Player can't do? This everyone's favorite can even convert video files from MOV to MP4.

From the Media drop-down menu , select Convert/Stream . Upload the video file and choose the destination profile, MOV to MP4 or other option. Click Save as File to start converting the video.

5. QuickTime Player Pro

Finally, let’s get to the QuickTime application itself. You can convert MOV to MP4 using QuickTime, but only with the Pro version. While the free version of QuickTime can convert video files to some extent, you really only get the option to change the quality of the file, not the container itself.

To convert video to MP4 using QuickTime Pro, load your video file and export it from the application with the appropriate output option in the Export As drop-down menu .

6. Media Converter

Here is an easy and free way to convert MOV videos on your iPhone to the more compatible MP4 format. Detailed instructions are in the article: How to Convert MOV Files to MP4 on iPhone for Free .

Hope you find the right choice!