What is MOV used for?

MOV is commonly used for: editor exports, camera originals.

How do I optimize MOV files?

Run "npx optimo video.mov" in your terminal. Optimo applies format-specific compression to reduce MOV file size while preserving quality.

What is MOV?

QuickTime File Format (container) (.mov). Common container from cameras and editing tools; typically converted for the web.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

MOV (QuickTime File Format (container), .mov) is a video container format that uses container compression. Common container from cameras and editing tools; typically converted for the web. It supports animation. Common uses include editor exports, camera originals.

Quick facts

Extension

.mov

Type

Video container

Compression

container

Transparency

Animation

Yes

MIME type

video/quicktime

Common uses

editor exports
camera originals

Delivery notes

Usually convert to MP4/WebM for the web.
Treat MOV as a source container from editors.

What to do with optimo

Optimize MOV Compress MOV Resize MOV Convert between formats

npx optimo video.mov

Related conversions

Convert MOV to MP4 Convert MOV to WebM Convert WebM to MOV Convert MP4 to MOV Convert MOV to MKV Convert MOV to AVI Convert MKV to MOV Convert AVI to MOV

Frequently asked questions

What is MOV?: QuickTime File Format (container) (.mov) is a video format. Common container from cameras and editing tools; typically converted for the web. It uses container compression and animation.
What is MOV used for?: MOV is commonly used for: editor exports, camera originals.
How do I optimize MOV files?: Run "npx optimo video.mov" in your terminal. Optimo applies format-specific compression to reduce MOV file size while preserving quality.