Convert iPhone MOV (HEVC) Video to MP4 for Free
iPhone videos not playing on Windows, Android or a TV? Learn why MOV and HEVC are the problem and how to convert them to a universal MP4 in a minute.
Quick answer: use the MOV to MP4 converter. Choose your video, tap Convert to MP4, and download a file that plays on every device.
Why won't my iPhone video play elsewhere?
iPhones record video as .MOV files using HEVC (H.265). HEVC is efficient, but many PCs, older TVs, editing apps and websites do not decode it. MP4 with H.264 is the format nearly everything understands.
"HEIC video" is a common way to describe these Apple videos: HEIC is the photo format, but the video shot at the same time uses HEVC. The same converter fixes both.
How to convert MOV to MP4
- Open the MOV to MP4 converter.
- Drop in your
.mov,.hevc,.mp4or other video (up to 60 MB). - Tap Convert to MP4. Longer clips take longer.
- Download the MP4 and share it anywhere.
How big can the video be?
Up to 60 MB per file. For longer recordings, trim the video on your phone first, or send it in parts. Smaller clips convert in seconds.
Will quality drop?
The video is re-encoded at a high quality setting, so normal viewers will not notice a difference. The result is compatible with Windows, Android, smart TVs, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Just need the sound?
Use Video to MP3 to extract the audio. To keep only part of it, run it through the Audio Cutter.
Make iPhone record in a compatible format
Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible makes new videos H.264. Existing videos stay HEVC, so convert those when you need them.
Privacy
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted and deleted automatically. The upload is removed right after conversion and the result within about 15 minutes.
Related: if you are posting the video, check the best sizes in Social media image and video sizes.