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I am struggling to convert mov file to mp4 on Mac. I have tried multiple methods, including using the built-in QuickTime Player, but the resulting video is either poor quality or distorted. I am looking for a reliable and efficient way to convert my video without losing quality. Any solutions or recommendations of software that I can use on my Mac would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any help or advice you can offer.
Mac Pro (2023)
That makes no sense at all. There is no 'modify' on a duplicate icon. It is exact same; thus, 'duplicate'.
That makes no sense at all. There is no 'modify' on a duplicate icon. It is exact same; thus, 'duplicate'.
Yes, just changing the extension won't completely change the format. For this you have to use video editing tools as shown in this tutorial: 3 Easy Ways to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac.
ninfaFP Said:
"How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac ?"
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Modify the Extension:
Change the extension of a duplicate to MP4. Here is how to do to...
1.Open iMovie and create a new project.
2.Drag the .mov file into the project.
3.Click on the share button (a box with an upward arrow) or go to "File" > "Share" and choose “File”.
4.In the settings that appear, make sure the format is set to “Video and Audio” and the file format is set to “.mp4”.
5.Click “Next” and choose where to save your file.
I have screen recording file about 22GB size, i want it to convert in MP4 format and reduce its size
Just change the extention .mov to .mp4
Thats it
1. Launch iMovie, click the File menu and select New Movie from the drop-down menu.
2. Click the Import Media button to import the MOV video you want to convert to MP4.
3. Once the file’s been imported, click on it, and click the File menu, select Share, then click File.
4. This will trigger a popup window; optionally, edit the export settings such as quality, resolution, etc., then click Next.
5. Now choose where you want to save your video (saved in the Movies directory by default), then click Save.
Hope I Helped :)
I think you could accomplish that using HandBrake.
That is the easiest and fastest way! Just rename the file from .MOV to .MP4 and it will asks you if you want to change it to .MP4 or kepp the original . MOV format. And there you go, done. Thank you man!!
Adobe Express has a free online MOV to MP4 converter -> https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/video/convert/mov-to-mp4
If you open the MOV in iMovie you can convert it to MP4 when you Share with these settings:
techmommountainview wrote:
That makes no sense at all. There is no 'modify' on a duplicate icon. It is exact same; thus, 'duplicate'.
What the responder meant was for you to change the file extension from .MOV to .MP4. As in change mymovie.mov to mymovie.mp4. That has worked for some people.
Nurencekarz wrote:
1.Open iMovie and create a new project.
2.Drag the .mov file into the project.
3.Click on the share button (a box with an upward arrow) or go to "File" > "Share" and choose “File”.
4.In the settings that appear, make sure the format is set to “Video and Audio” and the file format is set to “.mp4”.
5.Click “Next” and choose where to save your file.
iMovie wasn't as good as we thought it would be. While it may be ideal for simple film editing, but not be sufficient for more complex projects, and it not be as flexible and accessible as some other software. Do you have other recommendations?
I totally agree with Nurencekarz.
To transcode videos, the first thing to consider is whether to use an online video converter such as Zamzar, because they are free and don't require installation. However, they usually limit the video size and are not very secure.
If you don't need to convert a lot of MOV videos at once, you can choose freeware like Handbrake.
If you are interested in command line research, try installing FFmpeg.
If you often have to transcode video and audio files on your Mac, I recommend using a professional program like Cisdem Video Converter.
MartinR Said:
“What the responder meant was for you to change the file extension from .MOV to .MP4. As in change mymovie.mov to mymovie.mp4. That has worked for some people.”
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👍 Spot on.
Followed instructions and not getting option to save as an mp4 in iMovie OR FCP. Is it because I'm running newest versions of everything? Is there no way to convert from .mov to mp4 if you don't want to risk 3rd party software? Thanks for any help you can provide.
How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac ?
