Will Final Cut Pro accept the converted MOV file?

Yes. MOV is Final Cut Pro's native format. The converted file will import cleanly and be ready for editing without additional transcoding within the application.

Can I convert MKV to MOV without losing quality?

Yes. When the MKV contains H.264 or H.265 video, the conversion remuxes the streams into the MOV container without re-encoding, preserving full quality.

What happens to multiple audio tracks in the MKV?

MOV supports multiple audio tracks, so they are preserved during conversion. QuickTime Player and Final Cut Pro can access and switch between them.

Does this work with MKV files from Plex or Kodi?

Yes. MKV files from any source, including media server downloads, screen recordings, or camera captures, can be converted to MOV using this tool.

Can I use the MOV file on iPhone or iPad?

Yes. MOV is natively supported on all Apple devices, so the converted file will play in the Photos app, Files app, and any iOS video player.

MKV to MOV Converter

Apple's professional video tools work best with QuickTime MOV files. Converting your MKV files to MOV lets you import footage directly into Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and other Apple applications without compatibility warnings or import errors. This conversion is essential for editors who receive MKV files but work in Apple-based production environments.

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Convert MOV to MKV instead

MKV and MOV both support H.264, H.265, and AAC audio. When these standard codecs are present, the conversion is a lossless remux. Files using less common codecs like VP9 or FLAC may require transcoding to Apple-compatible codecs.

How to Convert MKV to MOV

1
Upload your MKV file by selecting it from your device or dragging it in.
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Choose MOV as the desired output format.
3
Click Convert and download your QuickTime-ready MOV file.

MKV vs MOV — Format Comparison

Feature	MKV	MOV
Full Name	Matroska Video	Apple QuickTime Movie
Type	Video	Video
Codec	H.264 / H.265 / VP9 / AV1	H.264 / ProRes / HEVC
Lossless	No	No
Extension	.mkv	.mov
Best For	High-quality video archival	iPhone and iPad video recording

MKV Strengths

Open standard with no licensing fees
Supports unlimited tracks (audio, subtitles, video)
Excellent for high-quality video with multiple languages

MOV Strengths

Native support on Apple devices and macOS
Supports high-quality ProRes codec
Excellent for video editing workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

When to Convert MKV to MOV

Importing MKV files from media libraries into Final Cut Pro for editing
Making MKV downloads playable on Apple devices and QuickTime Player
Preparing MKV footage for Apple-based post-production pipelines
Converting MKV screen recordings for inclusion in iMovie projects

Related Conversions

MKVMP4 MKVAVI MKVWebM MKVMP3 MP4MOV AVIMOV WebMMOV

About Our MKV to MOV Converter

This converter uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) to transform your MKV files into MOV format entirely inside your web browser. When you select a file for conversion, the processing happens locally on your device. Your file is never uploaded to any server, never transmitted over the internet, and never stored anywhere outside your own computer. This privacy-first architecture makes our tool safe for confidential and sensitive content — including legal recordings, medical files, financial presentations, personal media, and any other material you would not want on a third-party server.

The conversion process works by decoding the MKV input using FFmpeg's highly optimized decoders, then encoding the output in MOV format with carefully tuned settings that balance quality and file size. When possible, the tool uses stream copy mode to remux (rewrap) compatible streams without re-encoding, which preserves the original quality with zero generational loss. When re-encoding is necessary due to codec differences between the two formats, the converter uses high-quality encoding settings to minimize any visible or audible quality reduction.

Supported input formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM for video, with automatic detection of the codecs and parameters inside your source file. The output is optimized for maximum compatibility with modern devices and platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and all major web browsers.

Why browser-based conversion is safer: traditional online converters require you to upload your file to a remote server, where it is processed by third-party infrastructure and then made available for download. This workflow exposes your data to interception during upload, unauthorized access on the server, unclear data retention policies, and potential data breaches. Professionals in regulated industries such as healthcare (HIPAA), legal (attorney-client privilege), and finance (SOX, GDPR) often cannot use server-based converters without violating compliance requirements. Our WebAssembly-powered approach eliminates all of these risks by ensuring your data never leaves the browser sandbox on your own device.

The tool handles files up to 500 MB on desktop browsers and 200 MB on mobile devices. No account registration, no software installation, and no recurring subscription is required. Conversion typically completes in seconds for small files and a few minutes for larger ones, depending on your device's processing capabilities. Once the conversion is finished, you can download the result immediately and the source data is discarded from browser memory.