What is MOV?
Apple’s QuickTime container. Playback depends on the codecs inside the file.
Technical details
MOV uses the QuickTime/ISO Base Media File Format box structure to hold timed tracks and media samples. [1]
Background and compatibility
FFmpeg documents MOV as originally developed for Apple QuickTime and later related to the MP4/ISOBMFF family. [1]
Sources and references
- FFmpeg Formats DocumentationFFmpeg Project
Preview on your device
Playback when the browser supports the video and audio codecs inside the container.
Conversion support
Choose a file in the workspace to see the available output formats and options. A supported container may still contain an unsupported codec.
Read the format reference on Wikipedia ↗