What’s an MOV file?

MOV is a video format developed by Apple, compatible with Apple’s QuickTime Player. MOV files can store high-quality video and audio, which is why many professional video editors and content creators love them. MOV files can either be lossless or lossy, depending on what codec was used.

Is MOV or MP4 better?

MOV is better for video quality while MP4 is ideal for keeping your video file size small and easily shareable to different devices & across different platforms. Whether or not you should convert MOV to MP4 depends on where you are in your video creation process. When editing, it may be better to keep your videos as MOV. But when sharing your videos, via email for example, it’s best to convert them to MP4 as that’s the most compatible video format.

How do I make a .mov file smaller?

Trim your video or use an online video compressor like VEED. - Upload your MOV file to VEED - Choose compression options - Export - Share

Why are MOV files so big?

MOV is developed by Apple for use with the QuickTime player. When you record videos using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they will be saved in .mov format. The same as when you edit any video on iMovie. MOV files are larger because they are designed to retain the details that the camera captures—making them more suitable for editing.

How do I convert from MOV to MP4?

When you use our video editing or compression tools, your videos will be automatically converted to MP4 format.

How can I send a large MOV file via email?

The file size limit for most mail servers is between 20 and 25MB. If you want to send large MOV files, the best thing to do is to compress them using a MOV compressor.

Compress MOV

Compress MOV files with VEED’s free & online MOV file compression tool

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Online MOV Compression

Reduce the size of your MOV files without losing more quality than you need to. Choose your target resolution and image quality, compress, and download — or keep editing before you export. When you're done, VEED automatically converts your file to MP4, the most compatible format for sharing across platforms and devices.

How to Compress MOV Files:

Step 1

Upload your MOV File

Click on Choose MOV File and select your video from your library. Or you can drag & drop your files into the box.

Step 2

Compress and/or edit your video

Choose from the compression options, from Small, Normal, to High Quality. You will then see your video’s new estimated file size. You also have the option to edit your videos using VEED’s video editing tools - add sound, images, text, and more!

Step 3

Export and share

Download your new compressed video and share it on any platform.

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‘Compress MOV File’ Tutorial

Online MOV compression tool

No software to download — compress your MOV files right in your browser. No need for desktop programs like VLC Media Player. Just upload, choose your compression settings, and export.

Reduce MOV file size for emails

Most email servers cap attachments at 20 to 25MB — MOV files can blow past that fast. Compress your MOV file with VEED to get it under the limit without sacrificing more quality than you need to.

MOV to MP4 converter

When you export from VEED, your MOV file is automatically converted to MP4 — the most compatible format for sharing across platforms, devices, and social media. No extra steps needed.

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