Why export MOV as MP4?

MP4 (H.264 + AAC) is smaller and plays on more devices and apps. MOV is a container from Apple; converting often yields smaller files with wider compatibility.

Will compressing .mov reduce quality?

There's some trade-off. Two-pass encoding and smart downscaling keep it watchable for chat and email sharing.

H.264 is safest for sharing and previewing. H.265 can be smaller, but isn't universally supported.

Compress MOV online

Shrink .mov to a precise size and export to MP4 for universal playback. Targets: 10MB, 25MB, 50MB, or custom.

Prefer a preset? Open the all-in-one compressor preset to 25MB.

Make MOV smaller (and more compatible)

MOV is a container; your camera may store high-bitrate video that's great for editing but heavy for sharing. We right-size bitrate to meet your target and export to MP4 (H.264 + AAC) so it plays everywhere.

Quick presets for common targets

10MB: Best for Discord and quick DMs.
25MB: Good for many email attachments.
50MB: Nice balance for cloud links and fast uploads.

Need exact targets? Open the 25MB, 50MB, or 100MB pages for preset workflows.

Sending to email? Pair this with the email compression guide for provider-specific tips.

Switching containers? The MKV and WebM guides break down when to convert for smaller files.

Plan before filming? Use the bitrate calculator to set capture targets for long shots.

Tips

iPhone footage: Often 30/60 fps; dropping to 24-30 fps helps fit tight sizes.
High-motion scenes: Consider 720p→480p before crushing bitrate too far.
Audio: 96 kbps AAC saves room for video detail.

Bitrate calculator for your target

Enter duration to see a recommended video bitrate for 10/25/50MB targets.