Both MP4 and MOV are popular video formats for different reasons. Both have wide format support, but they are not completely interchangeable. For certain types of videos, you will want the quality that comes with the MOV format. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can make the conversion.

While each of these formats has its merits, they are not the same. In the sections below, we will explore several of the best programs available for making the conversion. 

 

Movavi Video Converter

Movavi has a very popular Converter that converts from and to a wide range of formats and has many attractive features.

To learn how to convert MP4 to MOV on Movavi, complete the following steps:

  1. Download and launch the program.
  2. Add the media that you want to convert by clicking on Add Media and then Add Video.
  3. Go to the Video tab to select the format MOV.
  4. Click on Save to complete the process. Files will automatically be saved in the Movavi library.

HandBrake

HandBrake is an open-source program that has several customisation features. To complete the conversion process on HandBrake, complete the following steps:

  1. Download and launch the program. Click on Open Source and open the file you want to convert.
  2. Go to the Output Settings and select MKV.
  3. Choose your selected preset. You can also customise your bitrate and codecs.
  4. Click on Browse to select the folder where you will save your file. Then click on Start Encode, and the process will begin.

VLC

VLC is an open-source media player that works with a wide range of file types and also streams. To make the conversion on VLC, do the following:

  1. Launch the program and go to the Media menu.
  2. Click on Convert/Save and choose Profile, then select Video — H.264 +MP3 (MP4).
  3. Choose your output folder, then click on Save, then Start to begin the process.

Aiseesoft

Aiseesoft has several features that include advanced video and audio codecs. To use the converter, take the following steps:

  1. Launch the converter and add the videos that you want to convert.
  2. Click on Output to select your output format and choose MOV.
  3. Click on Edit if you need to make edits.
  4. Click on Convert all to begin the process.

QuickTime Player

You can also complete the conversion on QuickTime Player, which is built into Mac devices. The process of converting is the following:

  1. Open the program and click on File, and then Open File. Import the files that you will convert.
  2. Click on File again and choose Export as to choose your export format. You can also select your desired resolution.
  3. Click on Save to complete the process.

iMovie

You can even complete the conversion by simply using iMovie. To do this, take the following steps:

  1. Launch the program and click on Import Media.
  2. Find the file that you want to convert and edit it as you wish.
  3. Click on File and then select Share. You can customise your output settings.
  4. Go to Save As and give your file a name. Then click Save, and the process will be complete.

Conclusion

The file converter market is expected to grow by almost 15 per cent by 2032. So, options are plentiful. Converting from MP4 to MOV is a very simple process, and there are several programs available that will allow you to do this. Simply choose the program that will work best for your needs, depending on the quality and editing requirements that you have.

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