Need some help to convert .mov video to .mp4 on my windows pc

Hi ,

Well, you can install players like VLC and K-Lite, which come with a codec (they're free), or install the MOV codec.

VLC: https://get.videolan.org/vlc/3.0.21/win64/vlc-3.0.21-win64.exe

K-Lite: https://codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm

or

Codec: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nmzlz57r3t7?hl=en-US&gl=US

Native to Windows, see the link above.

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HandBreke is an excellent and open-source tool for converting MOV to MP4 on Windows PC. It's user-friendly, supports batch processing, and offers customizable settings to suit your needs.

1. Download and Install HandBreke.
2. Launch HandBreke.
3. Open your MOV video: Click "Open Source" or drag and drop your MOV file into HandBreke
4. Choose output settings: Under the Summary tab: Set Format to MP4 You can select a preset on the right side (e.g., "Fast 1080p30" for a good balance of quality and speed)
5. Set output destination: Click "Browse" at the bottom to choose where to save the converted file Name your file and make sure it ends with .mp4
6. Adjust video/audio settings (optional): If you want, you can tweak quality settings: Use the Video tab to adjust quality (Constant Quality RF value, e.g., RF 20 is good for standard quality) The Audio tab allows you to select or customize audio tracks
7. Start convert MOV to MP4: Click "Start Encode" at the top Wait for the process to complete (progress bar will show status)
8. Find your MP4 file in the output folder you specified.

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And congrats on your new Windows 11 laptop, ChristopherCarter!

Yes, MP4 is more widely supported across Windows apps and devices. For maximum compatibility and ease-of-use on Windows, converting your MOV files to MP4 is an excellent solution. However, it's not the only option:

1 - Get a better media player instead of using the built-in one

The default Media Player app in Windows lacks the specific codecs needed for the Apple-proprietary video and audio inside the MOV container. So you can totally install a free, lightweight media player that can play almost anything, including MOV files. The replies above already suggested some, so I won't repeat them - except to note that VLC is the top recommendation, because it also supports conversion between file types!

2 - Convert MOV to MP4 online:

Beside downloading an application, you can consider using a free online converter if your files are small or not too many of them. But beware of privacy risks and there's usually a file size limit, the speed is also slow for large videos.

3 - Check your iPhone's default recording format:

• On your iPhone > Settings > Camera > Formats
• The Most Compatible setting usually creates MP4 files (H.264 video)
• You can check the manufacturer's website to see if your phone can be set to that.

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