How to Convert MP4 to Mov

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A free and easy way to convert MP4 files to the QuickTime MOV format
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This wikiHow teaches you how to upload a MP4 video to the file converter website ConvertFiles.com , and download a MOV version of the same video file to your computer.

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    Open ConvertFiles.com in your internet browser. Type www.convertfiles.com into your browser's address bar, and hit ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return on your keyboard.
    • ConverFiles.com is a free, third-party file conversion tool you can use in your internet browser.
    • You can also make a Google search and find other file conversion websites.
    • Make sure your video is smaller than 250MB.
    • All your converted videos will disappear in 1 hour automatically.
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    This will allow you to select and upload a file from your computer.
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    Select the video you want to upload in the pop-up window, and click Open to confirm your selection.
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    Click the drop-down menu next to "Input format," and select your video's format here.
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    Click the "Output format" drop-down, and select your file conversion's target format.
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    This will upload your MP4 video, and convert it to a MOV file.
    • You'll see your file conversion's progress on a progress bar on your screen.
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    When your file conversion is finished, you'll see a notification that says "The file was successfully converted." This link will take you to the download page.
    • This will reveal your download link on the next page.
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    You can find your download link next to "Please download your converted file:" in the green box on the download page.
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    This will prompt you to select a saving location for your converted file.
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    Select your saving location, and click Save to download your converted MOV video here.
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    Check your WiFi or cellular data speed first. Moreover, most online converters limit the conversion speed of converting large files. You may need to upgrade to its premium or head to other desktop video converters.
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      1. Open ConvertFiles.com in your browser.
      2. Click Browse and upload your MP4.
      3. Select "MPEG-4 Video File(.mp4)" for Input format.
      4. Select "QuickTime Movie File(.mov)" for Output format.
      5. Click Convert .
      6. Click Click here to go to the download page .
      7. Right-click the download link, and click Save File As to save the MOV .

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