How do I convert a .MP4 to a .MOV.

I have saved DJI video file to my desk top. How do I convert the

.MP4 to a .MOV?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 3, 2025 2:20 PM

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Feb 3, 2025 10:45 PM in response to TomDabb

As these files use H.264 AVC video, the .mov and .mp4 are equivalent and do not need converting. If you think there is a benefit for .mov in your setup, then just rename the file suffix.

QuickTime Player export would re-encode the file to the same video codec, causing the copy to be of slightly lesser quality.

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Feb 4, 2025 5:17 AM in response to TomDabb

TomDabb wrote:

the quicktime player returns this message QuickTime Player can't open DJI_0143.MP4.

Maybe it has some incompatible video codec or codec detail. MediaInfo and Invisor can display those details.


Anyway, you should be able to play it with apps like IINA and convert With Handbrake.app, VLC.app, Shutter Encoder.app, ffmpeg (losslessly) etc...


...but why do you want to do that? Does some site insist using .mov??

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How do I convert a .MP4 to a .MOV.

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