Video

The MOV format

Apple’s video format, used by iPhone, Mac and Final Cut. Technically it’s MP4’s big brother, but some programs and websites on Windows and Android struggle with it, especially when it contains HEVC video.

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Fact sheet

MOV

QuickTime Movie (Apple)

Best for: Editing on a Mac, videos shot on iPhone.
Limits: Uncertain compatibility outside the Apple ecosystem.
Type: video container
Typical codecs: H.264, HEVC, ProRes
Compatibility: excellent on Apple
Extensions: .mov .qt
MIME type: video/quicktime
Since: 1991

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Questions about the MOV format

How do I open a MOV file?

Usually a double click is enough: operating systems and the most common programs recognise it. If the program or website you use won’t accept it, you can convert it here to a more common format, for example MP4.

What extension do MOV files have?

.mov, .qt. The MIME type is video/quicktime.

Does converting a MOV lose quality?

It depends on the target format: to lossless formats (PNG, FLAC, WAV) nothing is lost; to compressed formats (JPG, MP3, MP4) you can choose the quality to balance size and result.