There are numerous ways to convert MOV files to MP4 format. However, QuickTime does not offer this capability.

Online Services

Step 1. Online services are a quick and free option, but they limit file size.

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There are many online services that work quickly and free of charge, but they can only process small files at a time. One such site is Zamzar.com. You simply need to upload your .mov file to Zamzar, and after a short while, you will receive a download link for the file in your email.

Step 2. Download the converted file to your computer (files are stored for 1 day).

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Step 3. If you have many files to convert, consider the paid options of this service.

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  • With payment, you can convert larger files and extend their storage time.

QuickTime Pro

Step 1. Purchase QuickTime Pro.

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Step 2. Install QuickTime Pro on your computer.

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Step 3. Start converting files.

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Any Video Converter

Step 1. Note that Any Video Converter works only on Windows.

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Any Video Converter is a free and fast program available only for Windows users.

Step 2. Download Any Video Converter from http://download.cnet.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10661456.html

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Step 3. Install the program on your computer.

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Step 4. Import your file by clicking the "Add Video" button.

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Step 5. In the dropdown menu at the top right, select the "MP4" option.

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Step 6. Click the "Convert" button.

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Amazon Web Services

Step 1. Using Amazon Web Services is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to convert large quantities of files, allowing you to create a "pipeline" for regular conversions.

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Step 2. Log in to your AWS account.

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Use your Amazon account username and password to log in.

Step 3. Create a bucket for uploading the files to be converted.

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  • Go to console.aws.amazon.com/s3 and click "Create Bucket."
  • Upload the necessary files to it.

Step 4. Select "Services" and then "Amazon Elastic Transcoder."

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Step 5. Create a pipeline.

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Come up with a name for the pipeline, such as "MOV to MP4 Converter."

Step 6. Configure the task for converting files.

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  • In the task creation menu, select your configured pipeline.
  • Specify the "source key" (the filename to be converted).
  • Enter the "destination prefix" if you want to add it to the output filenames.
  • Configure the "settings" (choose the format and quality of the output files).
  • Specify the "destination key" (the output filename).