Compress MOV video in your browser.
Compress MOV and HEVC video on Timamu Web. The prepared copy is a portable MP4. Originals stay untouched.
Available on Timamu Web. Exact size is not guaranteed. You can also convert MOV or HEVC to MP4.
Compress MOV and HEVC video on Timamu Web. The prepared copy is a portable MP4. Exact size is not guaranteed. Originals stay untouched.
See also convert HEVC to MP4 or compress a video for WhatsApp.
Where MOV files come from
MOV is the container iPhone cameras and Mac screen recorders save to. A MOV can hold HEVC or H.264 video. Timamu reads both and returns a portable MP4, so the prepared copy plays in far more places than the MOV.
Because the prepared copy is an MP4, it is usually easier to attach, upload and play than the original MOV, and it is the format most messaging apps and web forms expect.
Steps to compress a MOV
- Choose the MOV in Timamu Web.
- Run the compress job. On Free, the Free video allowance applies.
- Read the reported size, then download the MP4.
- Delete the original only after you have checked the copy.
Limits on Free
- 3 successful video jobs per rolling 24 hours, shared by compress and convert.
- 100 MB per video.
- An exact target size for video is Premium.
- An exact target size is Premium-only.
MOV-specific notes
- A MOV holding HEVC and a MOV holding H.264 both come out as MP4.
- A clip over 100 MB needs Premium.
- The prepared MP4 is a new file, so the original MOV stays where it is until you remove it.
Questions
Can I compress a MOV video in the browser?
Yes. Compress MOV and HEVC on Timamu Web. The prepared copy is a portable MP4. Exact size is not guaranteed. Originals stay untouched.
Is MOV conversion available?
Yes. Convert MOV or HEVC to MP4 on Timamu Web. Supported jobs stay on your device.
Does compressing a MOV change the file type?
Yes. The prepared copy is an MP4, which is easier to send and open than a MOV.
Do screen recordings shrink well?
Often they do, because large parts of the screen stay still between frames. The result depends on the recording.
When should I convert instead of compress?
Use convert when compatibility is the goal and size does not matter. Use compress when a size limit is the problem.
Why does Free stop after three videos?
Free video is 3 successful jobs per rolling 24 hours, shared by compress and convert. Each job frees its place 24 hours after it ran.
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