Why can't I export videos to MPEG or other compatible formats on my Apple devices?

can not export to mpeg or any other format that works anywhere

doesnt work in imovie,,, doesnt work in iphoto doent work in quicktime. it keeps exporting as a .mov totally useless. Maybe the new update? I used to put them in imovie and export a compatible format that worked




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MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Mar 30, 2025 1:35 PM

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Mar 30, 2025 1:41 PM in response to johnas9000

johnas9000 wrote:

can not export to mpeg or any other format that works anywhere
doesnt work in imovie,,, doesnt work in iphoto doent work in quicktime. it keeps exporting as a .mov totally useless. Maybe the new update?

I used to put them in imovie and export a compatible format that worked



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a quick search brings up seemingly many options


Convert MOV to MPEG and other formats


appe store: convert .mov to mpeg








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