Convert QuickTime Movie (.mov) to iPhone Video (.iphone-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .mov file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
While MOV is the iPhone's native recording format, MOV files from other sources — Mac apps, professional cameras, third-party software — may use codecs or encoding parameters that the iPhone cannot play. iPhone Video presets produce H.264 or H.265 content within the specific constraints of the iPhone's hardware video decoder, ensuring smooth playback with optimal battery efficiency.
MOV files from professional cameras (ProRes, BRAW), Mac screen recorders (MJPEG), or video editing exports (DNxHD, Cineform) will not play on iPhones. Even H.264 MOV at certain profile levels or with specific B-frame configurations can cause playback issues. The iPhone preset eliminates these compatibility problems.
This conversion is also important for reducing file size — a 2 GB ProRes MOV from a camera becomes a 50-100 MB H.264 file perfectly suited for iPhone viewing and sharing.
FFmpeg transcodes to H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 or H.265 Main 10 with AAC-LC audio. Resolution is optimized for iPhone displays — up to 2796x1290 for iPhone 15 Pro Max. Bitrate targets 5-10 Mbps for 1080p. The output uses faststart flag for the moov atom and includes proper Apple metadata for orientation and creation date. Cinematic Video metadata from newer iPhones is not preserved during transcoding.
Quality is excellent for iPhone-screen viewing. The H.264/H.265 encoding at appropriate bitrates is virtually indistinguishable from the source on the phone's display. Professional codec sources (ProRes, DNxHD) are significantly compressed but remain visually excellent at phone-viewing distances.
| Device | MOV | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Native | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Native | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
MOV to iPhone Video conversion makes any video source compatible with the iPhone's hardware decoder while optimizing file size for mobile storage and sharing.
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Mindenhol mukodik
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| Jellemzo | MOV | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Teljes nev | Apple QuickTime Movie | iPhone Compatible Video |
| Kiterjesztes | .mov | .mp4 |
| Leginkabb ajanlott | High quality | iPhone optimized |