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We offer a range of tools, to help you convert your files in the most convenient way for you. As well as our online file conversion service, we also offer a desktop app for file conversions straight from your desktop, and an API for automated file conversions for developers. Which tool you use is up to you!

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With Zamzar, file conversions are easy, reliable and convenient, so you can quickly convert your documents, images, videos, and more, to the formats you need. With faster downloads of converted files, and friendly and helpful support when you need it, you'll have everything you need to work with your files.

Converting a file is as easy as three clicks of a button - one click to upload your file, another to select the new file format and the final one to make the magic happen!

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Converting a file is as easy as three clicks of a button - one click to upload your file, another to select the new file format and the final one to make the magic happen!

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We’re often the go-to for file conversion. Even the creator of PowerPoint asked us to help him convert a very old PowerPoint file into something that could be opened!

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Tools to suit your file conversion and file compression needs

You'll find all the conversion and compression tools you need, all in one place, at Zamzar. With over 1100 file-conversion types supported, whether you need to convert videos, audio, documents or images, you'll easily find what you need and soon have your files in the formats and sizing that work for you.

MOV Video Format

MOV Converter

MOV is a video file format that was designed for Apple’s QuickTime Movie Player. MOV files are container files that can include video (usually with the MPEG-4 codec) and audio, as well as metadata including subtitles, text, time stamps and pictures. MOV uses ‘lossy’ compression and it’s optimised for streaming, sharing or storing on mobile devices.

Although MP4 has become an ISO open standard format for videos, MOV is also a very common video type, especially as it’s often the default format for iPhones and iPads to record video in. MOV files can be played by most media players, and you can usually import and edit MOV files with iMovie, QuickTime, VLC, or with Adobe Express, as well as with a few other video editors. You can also upload MOV files to YouTube and most social channels without any problems.

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MP4 Video Format

MP4 Converter

MP4, sometimes called MPEG4, is one of the most common video formats. MP4 was developed to be easily played and shared. It was originally developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) but has become an ISO standard, meaning that it’s now maintained by the International Organisation for Standardization. As MP4 is a standardised format, it will normally play easily on most devices and media players, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime, and VLC. MP4 is usually the preferred format for uploading videos to YouTube, Vimeo or other websites.

MP4 videos are made up of video and audio elements that are compressed separately. The video part is usually compressed with MPEG-4, and the audio is usually compressed using AAC, which is the audio format associated with iTunes. Because both file elements are compressed, MP4s normally have a smaller file size than many other video formats, but still maintain relatively high quality for sharing online.

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How to convert a MOV to a MP4 file?

  1. 1. Choose the MOV file that you want to convert.
  2. 2. Select MP4 as the the format you want to convert your MOV file to.
  3. 3. Click "Convert" to convert your MOV file.

Frequently asked questions

If you've got any questions about converting or compressing files with Zamzar, we're happy to help! We've answered a few commonly-asked questions below, to get you started, and you can find out more information about file conversion and compression with Zamzar, in our Help centre.

It’s easy to convert MOV files to MP4 files with an online conversion tool like Zamzar. Simply upload your MOV video to Zamzar’s website, select MP4, then ‘Convert Now’, and then ‘Download’.

There are some other ways to convert MOV to MP4, such as with the VLC media player or with iMovie. You can even convert MOV files on Windows 10 and later if you open the video with Photos, select ‘Edit and Create’ in the top right-hand corner, then ‘Trim’, before saving the file as MP4. The advantage of Zamzar is that it’s online and you don’t need any apps, software or editing skills.

One of the quickest free ways to convert MOV to MP4 is by using an online conversion tool. The tool on Zamzar’s website is really simple – just upload any MOV video, select to convert it to MP4, and then download your video in the new format.

You may also be able to import and convert MOV videos using iMovie, VLC media player, Adobe Express or other video-editing software. However, some video-editing apps and software cost money. Zamzar is free for smaller files, and you don’t need an app that plays MOV files to convert the files to another format.

The MOV format was developed by Apple, so these videos play well on iPhones. However, you may need to convert them to MP4 to use or share elsewhere. It’s simple to do this with the three-step converter on Zamzar’s website without installing any extra apps. Just upload your MOV file, select MP4, then convert and download your MP4 video.

If you do have the QuickTime or iMovie apps, you may prefer to use these instead. With iMovie, you can open the app, select the MOV video on your device, and then save it – it will automatically save as an MP4.

It’s easy to convert MOV to MP4 on a Mac using online file conversion tools like Zamzar or some video editors/players. If you have iMovie installed on your Mac, you can open MOV videos and save them as MP4. You can also do this using QuickTime, the VLC media player, or Adobe Express.

However, Zamzar’s website lets you convert MOV to MP4 online for free without installing any software or needing any editing skills. You don’t even need to open the video files. Simply upload them to Zamzar’s online three-step conversion tool, select MP4, and then ‘Convert Now’ before downloading them.

MOV files were designed by Apple for QuickTime. Videos in MOV format will play on many devices and players, including iPhones, Apple QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, and the VLC media player. You can also upload MOV files to YouTube and most social channels.

However, MP4 is the standard format for videos, so there may be times you want to convert MOV to MP4. It’s easy to do this on Zamzar’s website – simply upload your file, click to convert to MP4, then download.