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Change your footage to a compatible video format without becoming a coding expert. Convert MOV files into high-quality MP4 videos, like a pro, directly from your web browser. Just upload your video and automatically export in a smaller and more common file type.
MP4 is the most widely-used video format, and the preferred extension for YouTube and Vimeo. Converting to MP4 makes your content compatible with more video hosting services and devices. As a bonus, compressing your files to a smaller size makes your videos easier to store and faster to upload.
Edit and enhance your MOV videos while keeping the metadata and video quality intact. Learn how to convert MOV files to MP4 online for free using Clipchamp video editor.
How to convert an MOV file to MP4 online
Step 1. Import an MOV video
Log in to your Clipchamp account or sign up for free. Click on the create a new video option on the home page. Inside the video editor, click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar. Next, upload your MOV video from your device or connect your OneDrive.
Once you've uploaded an MOV video, drag and drop the video asset onto the editing timeline.
Step 2. Edit and customize your video (optional)
Before exporting your video in a new MP4 format, you can make improvements to your clip with free professional video editing tools in Clipchamp. If your video doesn't need any changes, head straight to step 3.
Use the video trimmer to change the length and duration of your MOV file. Click on the video on the editing timeline so it's highlighted then click and drag the trimming handles left to cut down the length of your video. If you accidentally trim away too much, just drag your handle back to recover the footage.
Add automatic AI generated subtitles to your MOV file so your video is accessible and easier to understand on mute. Click on the closed captions icon on the property panel then click on the transcribe media button. AI will then automatically create subtitles in your video and provide an editable transcript (in case you'd like to change any spelling or grammar).
Improve your MOV file's audio quality with AI powered noise suppression. Right-click on your MOV video on the editing timeline then hover your cursor over the audio button. Then, click on the detach option. This will separate your audio track as a different layer underneath your video on the editing timeline.
Next, click on the audio asset on the timeline then click on the audio tab on the property panel. Click on the noise suppression toggle. This will clean your audio quality by filtering out unwanted sounds like background noise.
Step 3. Export MOV to MP4 in seconds
All videos in the Clipchamp video editor automatically export in MP4 format. To convert your MOV file, just click on the export button at the top right of the editor then select a video resolution. Once you've selected a resolution, your video will export automatically as an MP4 file to your device or cloud storage.
How to convert MOV to MP4 on Windows
Microsoft Clipchamp is the official video editor for Windows. You can download the Windows application to your device or edit videos in your web-browser for free. Convert MOV files to MP4 on Windows devices by following these steps below.
Open the start menu on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device and search for the Microsoft Clipchamp app.
Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new Clipchamp account then click on the create a new video button on the home screen to open the video editor.
Click on the your media tab on the toolbar and upload your MOV video from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device or connect your OneDrive.
Drag and drop an MOV file onto the editing timeline.
Click on the export button then select a video resolution. Your video will automatically convert to an MP4 format.
For more help editing videos on Windows devices, learn how you can edit videos from your Media Player library.
How to convert YouTube to MP4 video
Download videos from YouTube and convert them to MP4 to repurpose on other platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Follow the below steps to use the free YouTube to MP4 converter.
Download the YouTube video to your device using the YouTube Premium “save offline” feature.
Open Clipchamp in your web-browser or open the Clipchamp Windows app, then click on the create a new video button on the home screen to open the video editor.
Click on the your media tab on the toolbar and upload your YouTube video.
Drag and drop your YouTube video onto the editing timeline.
Click on the export button then select a video resolution and your YouTube video will automatically convert to MP4 format. You can then directly upload to your YouTube channel from the export screen.
Watch how to convert MOV to MP4 in one minute
Check out this beginner-friendly YouTube tutorial for a step-by-step guide on how to quickly convert MOV to MP4 in Clipchamp.
Frequently asked questions
How to convert MOV to MP4 on Mac?
You can convert MOV to MP4 for free on any Mac device in your web-browser using Clipchamp video editor. Upload your video then add it to the timeline, make any edits you need and automatically save in HD MP4 format.
How do I convert an iPhone video to MP4?
Import your iPhone videos into Clipchamp from your device or cloud storage. Add your video to the editing timeline then click on the export button to automatically convert your iPhone video into MP4.
How many times can I convert MOV to MP4 videos in Clipchamp?
You can convert MOV to MP4 an unlimited number of times for free in Clipchamp video editor.
Is the MOV to MP4 converter free in Clipchamp video editor?
The automatic MOV to MP4 converter is free for all users in Clipchamp.
Looking for more ways to customize video settings and formats? Learn how to automatically create video transcripts and turn MP4s into GIFs.
Start converting videos for free with Clipchamp or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app.
