Converting .MOV to .MP4 using QuickTime on a Mac

STEP 1: Open your .MOV file with QuickTime and go to FILE > EXPORT AS (usually select 1080p or 720p)

STEP 2: Right-click and select “Get Info” and change “Name and Extension” from .MOV to .MP4

STEP 3: Click away once you’ve changed the name—you will be asked, “are you sure”—select “use .MP4”

STEP 4: Your file is now a .MP4 (NOTE: the “container” file type has changed; the codec is still H.264)