How to Resize MOV to a Smaller File Size/Ideal Aspect Ratio?

To resize an MOV video in an effortless way, a handy and easy-to-use MOV video resizer is essential. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is such a video resizer that allows you to resize MOV files in just four simple steps. With it, you can easily import any SD/HD/4K/8K MOV videos and crop/adjust the video aspect ratio or reduce the large MOV file size. As a professional video converter, it provides 600+ presets, including video/audio formats and device presets. It can also flexibly adjust the video resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and other parameters. The built-in video editor allows you to trim, crop, rotate, and do more edits. Whether you want to fix the video aspect ratio or reduce video file size, it will never let you down! DownloadDownload this excellent MOV resizer in advance and keep reading!

Make sure you have already downloaded HD Video Converter Factory Pro before starting the tutorial.

Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC and go to the Converter module. Then click on the upper right + Add Files button or the center + button to select the target MOV files. You can also directly drag the source videos and drop them into the blank space.

After loading the MOV files, ensure that the displayed format image on the right side of the interface is your desired one. Or if you need to convert the video format, you can click on the format icon and choose MOV or other video formats under the Video tab.

There are two ways to resize videos that are both easy to operate. Just read on to choose your preferred one.

Way 1— Adjust the Aspect Ratio

Go back to the main interface and click the Parameter settings button below the format icon. Then you can see the Aspect Ratio settings under the Video Settings part. Select one fixed aspect ratio like 4:3, 16:9, 37:20, etc. from the drop-down list. Here you can also customize other video and audio parameters including video resolution, bitrate, frame rate, audio channels, volume, and so on based on your demands.

Way2— Crop the Video

Besides changing the aspect ratio, you can also resize the MOV videos by cropping the unwanted parts. You just need to hit the crop button on the video toolbar to bring up the Crop window. Here you can freely drag the dotted box or manually input the resolution to select the crop area under the Free Aspect Ratio. You can also choose the Fixed Aspect Ratio and then fine-tuning the crop area. After selecting the wanted area, click OK to save the setting and return to the main interface.

Specify an output path by clicking the inverted triangle button. Finally, press Run button to start exporting the resized MOV videos in one go.

If you want to resize the MOV files for smaller file sizes, you can follow this part. The video size is mainly affected by the video length, codec, resolution, bitrate, and frame rate. So you can resize the MOV video size by modifying these parameters. You can change the advanced video codec to make MOV videos smaller while preserving the original quality or simply lower the resolution or other parameters. Now just free download the software and learn how to resize MOV file size below:

Enter the Converter module after launching the video resizer app. Then add the target MOV files by clicking the center + button or the upper right + Add Files button.

Make sure the displayed format icon on the right side of the interface is your desired one. Or you can click on the format icon to select MOV under the Video category.

Tips: If you want to resize MOV files with original quality preserved, you can directly choose the advanced encoder from either H265 for MP4 (most recommend), H265 for MKV, or VP9 under the Video tab.

As mentioned before, you can also resize the MOV videos by adjusting referred parameters in Parameter settings window. Or you can straightly click the bottom compression icon in the main interface, and then drag the slider to adjust the Compression Ratio to your desires. When you drag the slider, the output size will be clearly shown on the video information list.

Press the inverted triangle button to specify an output folder. Then click Run to start the MOV video resizing process.

You can also refer to this passage to learn how to make MOV files smaller: >>How to Compress a MOV File on Windows 10 Fast and Easy?

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Above is all I want to share with you about how to resize MOV videos for correct display and smaller file size. Sincerely hope you can find this article helpful! Thanks for reading!