# MP4 to MOV Converter Convert MP4 video files to MOV format > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp4-to-mov - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** mp4, mov, convert, video, format, ffmpeg, quicktime, apple, mac ## Overview Convert MP4 videos to MOV (QuickTime) container format. MOV is the default format for Apple devices and offers excellent compatibility with macOS and iOS applications. ## Inputs - **MP4 Video File** (file): Select MP4 video to convert - **Video Codec** (select) - **Audio Codec** (select) - **CRF Quality (18-28, lower is better)** (number): Only applies when re-encoding with H.264/H.265. 18-28 is recommended ## When to use - When you need to import MP4 videos into Apple applications like Final Cut Pro, iMovie, or QuickTime Player that require or perform better with the MOV container. - When you want to transcode standard MP4 files into professional editing formats like ProRes 422 or ProRes Proxy. - When you need to change the video container to MOV quickly without losing quality by copying the existing video and audio streams. ## How it works - Upload your MP4 or M4V video file up to the 100 MB limit. - Select your preferred video and audio codecs, or choose 'Copy' to preserve the original streams without re-encoding. - Adjust the CRF quality level between 18 and 28 if you are re-encoding with H.264 or H.265. - Click convert to process the file and download your finished MOV video. ## Use cases - Preparing MP4 footage for seamless editing in Final Cut Pro or iMovie on macOS. - Transcoding compressed MP4 videos into ProRes format for professional post-production workflows. - Remuxing MP4 files to MOV containers instantly by copying the streams to avoid quality loss. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I convert MP4 to MOV without losing quality? Yes, by setting both the video and audio codecs to 'Copy (No Re-encoding)', the tool changes the container to MOV without altering the original stream quality. ### Which video codecs are supported for the MOV container? You can choose from Copy, H.264, H.265/HEVC, ProRes 422, ProRes Proxy, and MPEG-4. ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? The tool supports MP4 and M4V video files up to 100 MB. ### When should I use the ProRes codec option? Use ProRes 422 or ProRes Proxy when preparing video footage for professional editing workflows in macOS applications like Final Cut Pro. ### What does the CRF Quality setting do? The Constant Rate Factor (CRF) controls the output quality when re-encoding with H.264 or H.265, with values between 18 (higher quality) and 28 (lower quality). ## Related tools - [MOV to MP4 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mov-to-mp4): Convert MOV video files to MP4 format - [Batch Video Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-batch-converter): Convert multiple video files between different formats like MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV with quality settings and batch processing - [Video to GIF Optimized](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-gif-optimized): Convert videos to optimized GIF format with advanced compression settings - [Stream Smart Remux](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/stream-smart-remux): Rewrap media containers with stream copy. - [AVI to MP4 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/avi-to-mp4): Convert AVI video files to MP4 format - [FLV to MP4 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/flv-to-mp4): Convert FLV video files to MP4 format - [MKV to MP4 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mkv-to-mp4): Convert MKV video files to MP4 format - [MP4 to AVI Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp4-to-avi): Convert MP4 video files to AVI format ## Samples - [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format - [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format - [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format - [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations ## Related content - [Audio Encoding and Format Conversion Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-convert): Compare audio format conversion, bitrate changes, sample-rate conversion, codec swaps, and export tools in one hub for delivery and archive workflows. - [Video-to-Audio and Animation Conversion Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-convert): Compare tools that turn video into audio, extract video streams, and convert between short-form video and animated image formats in one hub. - [Audio Editing and Cleanup Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-utility): Compare audio trimming, silence removal, fades, mixing, and denoise tools in one hub for podcast, voiceover, and music cleanup workflows. - [Video Preview, Extraction, and Subtitle Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-utility): Compare video preview generation, stream extraction, audio extraction, subtitle translation, and quick flip tools in one hub for lightweight video prep workflows.