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MOV Compressor
Shrink MOV (QuickTime) files in your browser. Output MP4. Free, no upload.
MOV (QuickTime) files are often large, especially with ProRes or high-bitrate H.264. Compressing them produces a smaller H.264 MP4 that plays everywhere. We never output a file larger than the original; if we can't reduce size, we keep the original and notify you. All processing runs in your browser.
When to use MOV Compressor vs other formats
Compress MOV when you need a smaller file for sharing, web, or storage. Our output is MP4 for broad compatibility. Keep MOV only when your pipeline requires QuickTime (e.g. Final Cut). For iPhone, camera, or cross-platform use, the compressed MP4 is ideal.
Compatibility
Compressed output is MP4 (H.264), playable on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and browsers. For YouTube or social media, this MP4 is ready to upload. Original MOV is never modified; you download the new file.
Quality considerations
We use the same CRF and bitrate logic for all inputs. ProRes or high-bitrate MOV can be reduced significantly. Already compressed MOV may show limited savings. Audio is encoded at 64–96 kbps depending on duration.
Example use cases
- Shrink iPhone or camera MOV for email or cloud backup.
- Reduce ProRes or editor exports to smaller MP4 for review or delivery.
- Create web-ready MP4 from MOV without losing playability.
- Compress MOV event or interview footage for sharing or archive.
- Reduce MOV file size for faster upload to YouTube or social platforms.
Best practices
- Use a moderate target size or quality so the video stays sharp while shrinking file size.
- High-bitrate or high-resolution sources (e.g. 20+ Mbps, 4K) see the most size reduction.
- For email or messaging, choose a smaller target; for archiving or playback on large screens, use a higher target.
- All processing runs in your browser—your video never leaves your device.
- Output is always MP4 (H.264) for maximum compatibility with phones, browsers, and social platforms.
Common use cases
- Screen recordings & tutorials — Shrink screen recordings or tutorial videos for email, Slack, or documentation.
- Phone or camera footage — Reduce MP4 or MOV from phones and cameras for faster upload or backup.
- Web and app embedding — Prepare video for web or app embedding with a smaller file for faster loading.
- Storage and backup — Fit more videos on USB or cloud storage by compressing without losing playability.
- Social and sharing — Meet platform size limits or speed up sharing by reducing file size. Output plays everywhere.
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