How to Convert QuickTime MOV to H.264 video?

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Updated on Sep 15, 2023
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  • Step 1. Import multiple QuickTime MOV files.
  • Step 2. Choose "H.264" profile as export format.
  • Step 3. Start converting MOV to H.264-encoded video at a fully hardware-accelerated speed.
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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
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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 show you how to convert those unsupported MOV files to H.264 video handily and efficiently.

How to Convert MOV to H.264 Efficiently?

Since most video transcoders cannot handle those tough video codecs wrapped within MOV container, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a highly recommended application that provides a one-stop solution to MOV to H.264 conversion. 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 without a hitch. The WYSIWYG interface and simple operation make it especially well-suited to those non-tech-savvy people.

So, free downloadfree download this handy toolkit and let's get started to convert MOV to H.264.

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HD Video Converter Factory Pro makes it easier than ever to convert a huge array of unrecognizable MOV files to H.264. With GPU acceleration enabled, the conversion will be complete at a blazing-fast speed. Apart from H.264 format, 500+ predefined presets are available for 1-click fast conversion. Get it and start your experience now!

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Step 1 - Add Unplayable MOV Files to Converter

Install and runInstall 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.

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MOV to H.264 Converter

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 converter 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.

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MOV to MP4 H264

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 | Audio and Video Codec not Supported

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Bottom Line...

That's the whole workflow on how to convert QuickTime 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. Thanks for reading!

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