Video

MOV files

Apple’s video container, used for iPhone videos and macOS screen recordings. The video inside is usually H.264 or HEVC.

Full name
QuickTime movie
Made by
Apple
Introduced
1991
File extension
.mov
Compression
Container; usually H.264 or HEVC video
Best for
Video on Apple devices and in editing apps
Opens in
Apple devices, QuickTime Player, most players and editors; some websites and Windows apps prefer MP4
In FileFlip
Opens and saves

Good at

  • Native on Mac and iPhone
  • Good for editing

Not so good at

  • Some websites, TVs and Windows apps handle MP4 better

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