How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS?

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How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS?

10 August 2020 John Weaver Senior Program Developer

Summary
Different devices support different video formats. It is impossible that a format is available in all systems and devices. Besides, different formats have different properties, qualities and the other differences. Therefore, we are always faced with format conversion. Are you upset about how to play MOV files on iPhone, Android or Windows? Do you know how to convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS?

Content

Part 1: About MOV

Part 2: Why MOV should be Converted to MP4?

Compatibility between Format and Device

Part 3: How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS?

Part 4: How to Convert to MP4 on Windows?

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro
2. How to Use to Convert Formats?

Part 1: About MOV

MOV is the video format developed by Apple Inc., used in the multimedia player “QuickTime”. It is believed that Apple users are familiar with this format. The file extension is “.qt” or “.mov”.

Part 2: Why MOV should be Converted to MP4?

Compatibility between Format and Device

Among all video formats, MOV is not well welcomed. Although many people have heard of QuickTime, they seldom know MOV is the format generated by QuickTime.

MP4, also the video format, is small and easy to transfer. Mac and Windows users can edit the Mp4 files well. Besides, it is compatible with various operating systems, browsers and smart phones.

Part 3: How to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS?

Do you know how to convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS? You should use the video format converters or the video editing tools. Here are some tools for you.

① Renee Video Editor

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Renee Video Editor is the multifunctional video editing software. It can convert almost all video formats, such as AVI, MP4, M4A, etc., but also cut and crop videos, add subtitles and filters. If you need to edit a video at different aspects, this software is quite convenient.

Steps:

1. Download and install Renee Video Editor. Click on [Advanced Cutter].

2. Click on [Add File] to select the target video file.

3. In [Target Format], select the format you want to convert your file to.

4. Then, click on [Start] to convert MOV to MP4. Later, check the converted file in the preset folder.

how to convert mov to mp4 on mac with renee video editor

② MacX Video Converter Free Edition

MacX Video Converter Free Edition is the format converter. It is shipped with the multi-core CPU program, the high-quality engine and the de-interlacing algorithm. Therefore, it can convert MOV to high-quality MP4 quickly. In addition, the operation is friendly to users, even video beginners.

③ Miro Video Converter

Miro Video Converter is the tool that offers users to convert MOV to MP4 easily. In addition, you can convert formats specific to Android, iPhone, PSP and the other portable devices. Even though you never convert video formats, you can easily use this tool.

④ ZAMZAR

ZAMZAR is the free video format converter online. You can upload the target files to this web and then quickly convert the format.

From the above contents, we’ve talked about how to convert MOV to MP4 on Mac OS. If you are a Windows user, we recommend Renee Video Editor Pro, the professional video editing software. With this software, you can easily convert formats in simple steps.

Part 4: How to Convert to MP4 on Windows?

Although Mac OS performs well, many people still prefer to Windows. However, they are also confronted with video conversion. Especially those who prefer to small file size and wide device compatibility usually convert the other formats to MP4. In this situation, you can use Renee Video Editor Pro to convert formats.

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro

Renee Video Editor Pro is the multifunctional software that contains screen recorder and video editor. It not only offers users to record PC screen and sounds, but also supports to edit videos. What’s more, you can add watermarks in the recording process and further edit the recorded files, such as transitions, filters and subtitles.

Renee Video Editor Pro – Multi-function Video Editing Software

Renee Video Editor Pro professional video edit tools

Screen RecordingRecord screen and webcam in Windows computer.

Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.

Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.

Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.

Screen Recording Record screen and webcam in Windows computer.

Multiple Edit ToolsCut Videos & Audios Users are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.

Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.

Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.

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3000 users have downloaded and edited videos with fun!

2. How to Use to Convert Formats?

Next, we will show you how to convert MOV to MP4 with Renee Video Editor Pro.

Step 1: Download and install Renee Video Editor Pro. Then, click on [Video Toolbox].

select video toolbox in Renee Video Editor

Step 2: Click on [Add Files] to select the target MOV file.

select the video file in renee video editor pro

Step 3: In the option [Output Format], select the MP4 format specified for different devices and models, such as iPhone/iPad/HUAWEI.

select mp4 as the output format and save in renee video editor pro

Step 4: After that, click on [Start] to convert MOV to MP4. Finally, go to the preset folder to check the file.

use renee video editor pro to convert mov to mp4

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