MOV file format

Apple QuickTime Movie · Video · .mov

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MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, used by iPhones and professional editing software like Final Cut Pro. It supports high-quality codecs such as ProRes and HEVC.

Technical details

Full nameApple QuickTime Movie
File extension.mov
MIME typevideo/quicktime
Video codecs we exportH.264 / AVC (most compatible), Apple ProRes 422 (editing), MPEG-4 Part 2 / Xvid, Motion JPEG
Audio codecs we exportAAC, PCM 16-bit (lossless), Apple Lossless (ALAC), MP3
Best forApple devices, Final Cut Pro, iMovie and professional editing

Last updated 2026-11-13

MOV conversions

MOV FAQ

What is a MOV file?

MOV (Apple QuickTime Movie) is a video format. MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, used by iPhones and professional editing software like Final Cut Pro. It supports high-quality codecs such as ProRes and HEVC.

How do I open a MOV file?

Most modern players such as VLC open MOV files. If yours doesn't, convert it to MP4 above, which plays on every device.

How do I convert a MOV file?

Drop the file into the converter on this page, choose the output format and click “Convert & download”. It's free and runs in your browser without uploading.

What is MOV best for?

Apple devices, Final Cut Pro, iMovie and professional editing.