How to Convert MOV to H.264?

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How to Convert MOV to H.264 Efficiently?

1. Add Unplayable MOV Files

2. Select H.264 Profile

3. Start MOV to H.264 Conversion

I bet you may wonder why many of your MOV videos won't play properly. Actually, MOV is a commonly-used wrapper that can store video encoded by various video codecs, such as H.264, HEVC, Cinepak, M-JPEG, Apple ProRes, CineForm and more. Without the necessary video codecs installed, you'll run into MOV playback issue on any platform or editing app.

To fix this head-scratching issue, you'd be best advised to convert MOV to H.264-encoded video. As a universal video compression format, H.264 is now considered as the industry standard and is one of the most widely used video format with the best compatibility. Next, I'll walk you through the simple conversion process.

How to Convert MOV to H.264 Efficiently?

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a highly recommended video processor that can handle those tough video codecs wrapped within the MOV container. As it comes with rich video codecs, it's totally a cinch to add and convert a variety of MOV files to H.264-encoded video. The WYSIWYG interface and simple operation make it especially well-suited to those non-tech-savvy people.

Step 1 - Add Unplayable MOV Files

DownloadDownload, install, and run HD Video Converter Factory Pro. From the start-up interface, you'll see five modules right there. Open "Converter" option and click "Add Files" button on top menu bar to add your unplayable MOV video files.

Alternatively, just execute a simple drag-and-drop action to import MOV files. They'll be successively loaded after a short while. And you can press "Preview" button on the left side to play each MOV file in the built-in media player.

Step 2 - Select H.264 Profile as Export Format

To convert QuickTime to H.264, move on to the right side of the program. Press the big "Format Profile" to unfold the full list of 500+ optimized presets. Navigate to "Video" category and choose "H.264" profile.

Tips: The H.264 encoder will convert MOV to H.264 MP4 by default. If you get interested in MOV H.264 codec, just choose "MOV" profile. Then open "Parameter settings" window, select "H.264" in the drop-down list of "Encoder" to convert MOV to H.264 and keep the original format. By the way, you're able to change other parameters here as you wish, such as video bit rate, resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, etc.

Step 3 - Start MOV to H.264 Conversion

Once all the preparatory work is done, choose a destination by clicking the inverted triangle icon on the bottom. Finally, hit the blue "Run" button to start to convert MOV to H.264 with GPU acceleration enabled.

Also Read: H265 to H264 | ProRes to H.264 | VC-1 to H.264 | MPEG4 to H264

FAQs

Q1: Is H.264 the same as MP4?

A: No, H.264 is a video compression standard (codec), while MP4 is a container format. An MP4 file often contains H.264-encoded video, but it can also use other codecs.

Q2: Can I convert MOV to H.264 for free?

A: Absolutely! Tools like FFmpeg, HandBrake, and VLC are free and support MOV to H.264 conversion without any cost.

Q3: How do I know if my MOV file is already using H.264 encoding?

A: You can use media info tools like MediaInfo to check the video codec. If it's already H.264, you might not need to convert it unless you're trying to change other parameters.

Bottom Line...

That's the whole workflow on how to convert MOV to H.264, amazing? It's quite time-consuming and inefficient to find and install each missing video codec, why not give this all-purpose MOV to H.264 converter a shot? It can fix all unsupported video format errors and won't let you down, I promise. Hopefully, this post is of great help to you. Cheers!