Convert MOV video file to MP4 in Windows 11 or 10

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Convert MOV video file to MP4 in Windows 11 or 10

A MOV video file is a video format developed by Apple. It is an MPEG 4 video container file that is mainly used with Apple's QuickTime program.

Because MOV files often contain high-quality audio and video, a MOV file is often large. Converting to an MP4 video file, which is also better supported by different video players, is a good option.

In Windows, you can convert a video file with several free apps. This article shows you how to convert MOV to MP4 via VLC media player.

Convert MOV video file to MP4 in Windows 11 or Windows 10

To begin download VLC media player to your computer. After this, install this app on your computer by following the installation process.

After installation, open VLC. In the menu, first click on “Media” and then on “Convert/Save”.

save media vlc

Then click the “Add” button to select the MOV file. Click on the MOV file and then click “Open”.

Select MOV file

Click the “Convert” setting and select the “Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)” profile.

select mp4 profile

Click the “Browse” button next to “Target File” and choose a location to save the converted file. Enter a recognizable name and click “Save”.

save mp4 file

The conversion will now start. You will recognize this at the bottom of the timeline. Depending on the size of the file, this can take anywhere from a few minutes to hours.

convert mov to mp4

I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!

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