QuickTime 7 Pro is no longer sold and supported by Apple, for both Mac and PC computers. However, there are other free options you can try to convert MOV files to MP4 format. If you still have QuickTime 7 Pro, you can use the “Export” feature. Otherwise, there are several free programs that can convert video files quickly. This wikiHow teaches you how to convert a MOV file to an MP4 file using QuickTime 7 Pro and Adapter.
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Method 1 of 2: Using QuickTime 7 Pro
Step 1. Install QuickTime 7 Pro
You can no longer activate QuickTime Pro through the QuickTime Player included with MacOS. Therefore, you need to download the old version of QuickTime 7 and enter the Pro registration code to activate the Pro features. Follow these steps to download QuickTime 7 Pro and enter the registration code.
- Download and install QuickTime 7 from the Apple site. You can download it here.
- Open the “Utilities” folder on the computer and launch QuickTime Player 7.
- Select the "QuickTime Player 7" menu and click "Registration".
- Type in the Pro registration code to access Pro features.
Step 2. Open the MOV file on QuickTime 7 Pro
Follow these steps to open videos in Quicktime Pro 7:
- Right-click the video file you want to convert.
- Hover over the option " Open with… ”.
- Click " Quicktime Pro 7 ”.
Step 3. Click the File menu
This menu is in the menu bar at the top of the screen. The “File” menu will be displayed after that.
Step 4. Click Export
This option is at the bottom of the “ File ”.
Step 5. Click "Export" and select Movie to MPEG-4
It's at the bottom, next to "Format". With this option, you can save videos in MP4 format.
Step 6. Select Save to make a copy of the video in MP4 format
The video file will be exported or converted into MP4 format. This process can take several minutes for long videos or movies.
Method 2 of 2: Using Adapter
Step 1. Download and install the Adapter app from Macroplant
This free, ad-free program can convert video files into a variety of formats. Adapters are available for Windows and Mac computers. Follow these steps to download and install the Adapter:
- Visit https://macroplant.com/adapter via a web browser.
- Click " Download Adapter ”.
- Open the program's installation file in a web browser or "Downloads" folder.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Step 2. Run the Adapter once installed
Adapters are indicated by a fish icon. You can find it in the Start menu (Windows) or in the Applications folder (Mac). The program may also run automatically once it is finished installing.
Step 3. Drag the MOV file you want to convert into the Adapter window
The file will be added to the conversion queue. You can also click the " Browse " button on the Adapter window and browse for the file manually.
Sometimes, Adapter displays an " Error " message when you add files. You can ignore the error message
Step 4. Click the drop-down menu under the Adapter window
With this menu, you can choose a variety of conversion destination formats.
Step 5. Click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen
It's in the lower center of the Adapter window. After that, several conversion options will be displayed.
Step 6. Select Videos
This is the first option that appears when you click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the Adapter window. The video options submenu will be displayed.
Step 7. Click General
This option is in the submenu that loads when you click “ Videos ”.
Alternatively, if you want to convert the file to add to a specific device, select the appropriate device from the “Video” menu
Step 8. Click on Custom MP4
This option is a common format for MP4 files.
Step 9. Specify the video quality setting (optional)
You can select the video and audio quality in the “Settings” menu. A lower quality setting will result in a smaller video file. Meanwhile, the high quality setting results in better image and audio output, but at a larger file size. Follow these steps to change the video quality:
- Click the gear icon in the lower-right corner of the window.
- Click the drop-down menu next to " Quality " in the "Resolution" section.
- Select the desired video quality.
- Click the drop-down menu next to " Quality " in the "Audio" section.
- Select the desired audio quality.
Step 10. Click Convert to convert the MOV file into MP4 format
It's next to the drop-down menu, at the bottom of the Adapter window. The time it takes depends on the size of the original video file. By default, new files will be saved in the same folder, with the same name and MP4 extension. The original video file will remain unchanged.
