Convert .mov to .mp4

I want to convert .mov to .mp4! I saved the video from iMovie but it is in .mov format! How do I convert it to .mp4?

I'm using a MacBook and I want to share it to my phone, but my phone can't open .mov format video.

I personally find using ffmpeg shell program (available through Brew using brew install ffmpeg) the most convenient way to do the conversions.

It includes tons of options for nearly any single thing you could possibly do with a movie.

In your case though, for a conversion, you can simply type:

ffmpeg -i /path/to/input/file /path/to/output.mp4

The .mp4 extension in the output path serves as a cue for the program to do the proper conversion -- no more options are necessary.

You can also use VLC to convert .mov into several formats:

1. Install and open VLC
2. Go to "File" > "Convert / Stream..."

3. Load the video (for example drag the .mov file into box)

4. Choose the format you want
5. Click on "Save as File" button, sit back and relax

Handbrake

You can use Handbrake to convert .mov to .mp4 files.

HandBrake is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.

Reasons you’ll love HandBrake:

• Convert video from nearly any format
• Free and Open Source
• Multi-Platform (Windows, Mac and Linux)