How to Convert MOV to MP4 and HD MP4 With Quicktime Pro 7

QuickTime 7 Pro is no longer available for sale and is no longer supported by Apple for either Mac or PC. However, there are still other free options you can use to convert video files to MP4 format. If you do have QuickTime 7 Pro, you can use the Export feature. If you don't have access to QuickTime 7 Pro, there are free programs available that can quickly convert the files. This How.com.vn teaches you how to convert files from MOV to MP4 using QuickTime 7 Pro and Adapter.

Method 1

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Using QuickTime 7 Pro to Export and Convert

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Install QuickTime 7 Pro. It is no longer possible to activate QuickTime Pro from within the QuickTime Player included in macOS. You'll need to download the older version of QuickTime 7 and then enter your Pro registration key to activate Pro features. Use the following steps to download QuickTime 7 Pro and enter a registration key.
- Download QuickTime 7 from Apple and install it. You can download it here.
- Open the Utilities folder and launch QuickTime Player 7.
- Click the "QuickTime Player 7" menu and select "Registration."
- Enter your Pro registration key to unlock the Pro features.
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Open the MOV file in QuickTime 7 Pro. Use the following steps to open a video in Quicktime Pro 7:
- Right-click the video file you want to convert.
- Hover over Open with...
- Click Quicktime Pro 7
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It's in the menu bar at the top. This opens the file menu.
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Click Export. It's near the bottom of the File menu.
It's the menu at the bottom next to "Format". This will allow you to save the video in MP4 format.
The file will export to MP4, which may take a few minutes for larger movies.^{[1]XResearch source}
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Method 2

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Downloading a Free Converter

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Download and install Adapter from Macroplant. This is a free, ad-free program that will convert your video files into different formats. It is available for Windows and Mac. Use the following steps to download and install Adapter:
- Go to https://macroplant.com/adapter in a web browser.
- Click Download Adapter.
- Open the install file in your web browser or "Downloads" folder.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
It has an icon that resembles a fish. You'll find it in your Start menu (Windows) or in your Applications folder (Mac). It may have started automatically after installation finished.
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Drag your MOV file into the Adapter window. This will add it to the conversion queue. You can also click the "Browse" button in Adapter and navigate to the file.
- Sometimes Adapter may say "Error" when adding a file. You can ignore the video
This will let you choose different formats to convert to.
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Click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen. It's in the center at the bottom of Adapter. This displays some conversion options.
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Select Video. It's the first option that appears when you click the drop-down menu at the bottom of Adapter. This displays a submenu for video options.
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Click General. It's in the submenu that appears when you click Video.
- Alternatively, if you're converting the file for a specific device, you can select it from the Video menu instead.
This is the general format for MP4.
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Select your quality settings (optional). You can select the video and audio quality in the Settings menu. Low quality will produce a smaller file size. Larger quality will produce better image and audio quality, but a higher video quality. Use the following steps to change the video quality:
- Click the Gear icon in the lower-right corner
- Click the drop-down menu next to "Quality" below "Resolution".
- Select the video quality.
- Click the drop-down menu next to "Quality" below "Audio".
- Select the audio quality.
It's next to the drop-down menu at the bottom of the Adapter. The time this takes will vary depending on the size of the original video. By default, the new file will be located in the same folder with the same file name and the new MP4 extension. The original file will not be altered.
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Is QuickTime a MP4?
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No, QuickTime is Apple’s own standard for the Apple OS and it can support a wider range of media than MP4. For example, while the MP4 is used for video and audio, QuickTime can be used for that and also for panormas, stills and interactive features. MP4 is also an international standard, not exclusive to Apple.
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