How to convert MOV to AVIF?
You can convert MOV to AVIF with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MOV files from your device or cloud storageAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MOVs.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste a MOV file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import MOVs from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with MOV files to AVIF is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button. - Click or tap on AVIF from the list of target formatsYou could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AVIF or something else.
- Get your AVIF files after MConverter has finished processing themClick on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your AVIFs to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.
You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each AVIF file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.
If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mov |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Apple |
| Mime type | video/quicktime |
Format description
MOV is a video or movie in Apple’s QuickTime format. MOV files can store video, audio, and subtitle tracks. By default, the iPhone records video in the MOV format. Live Photos on iPad and iPhone are also saved as MOV files, which allows them to play as short videos.| File extension | .avif |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | AOMedia (Alliance for Open Media) |
| Mime type | image/avif |
Format description
The AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) is a new format which promises better compression and smaller file sizes than JPEG, PNG, WebP, and all other current image formats on the web. Based on the generic HEIF image format, AVIF supports alpha transparency, HDR, lossy and lossless compression. AVIF is already being used by Netflix and Microsoft.Which browsers support AVIF and since when?
In 2024, all major browsers can render AVIF images. Support in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera) has landed in late August 2020. Firefox can display AVIF images from version 93, released in October 2021. Apple's Safari can finally recognize and show AVIF images starting with iOS 16, released in September 2022.Common questions about converting MOV to AVIF
How to create an AVIF animation from MOV?
MConverter lets you create animated AVIF files from video or GIF. High resolution and frame rate will be preserved in the output file. For now, the duration of the produced AVIF animation can be up to 5 minutes. The animation will automatically loop indefinitely.
Can I convert MOV to AVIF in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MOVs to AVIFs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MOVs to convert to AVIF.
Pasting MOV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MOV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a MOV file to AVIF, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MOVs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MOV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MOV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MOVs to AVIF safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MOV files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MOVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,902,458 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,902,458 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MOV to AVIF?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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