MOV Compressor

Compress MOV files online with our free MOV compressor.
Drop your video files below to quickly compress MOV videos and make them smaller without losing quality.

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Free MOV Compressor & Converter

Easily convert and compress MOV files online instantly and effortlessly.
No installation or plugins required. Just drop your video into our MOV compressor and receive a smaller MOV file in seconds with high-quality playback.

Why choose our MOV compressor?

AI-Powered Video Transformations

Not only can you compress MOV files to make them smaller for easier sharing and storage,
but you can also transform your videos with advanced features like Generative Fill, Object Removal,
and Scene Replacement—adding flexibility and creativity to your video content.

Video Enhancement

Enhance video quality with tools for 4K resolution, real-time filtering, and frame rate adjustment.
With Cloudinary’s API, you can compress MOV files while ensuring your videos look stunning and ready for any screen.

Performance Optimization

Deliver videos in the best quality and format, adapting automatically to the user’s device, browser, and network.
With our compressors, the most efficient format is applied automatically for seamless playback.

Batch Convert videos to MOV

Use the converter to batch convert and compress MOV videos, or sign up for the free API to automatically convert all your videos to MOV!

Workflow Automation

Create workflows that automate video processing, ensuring videos are formatted and ready for fast delivery right after upload.

Versatile Video Format Support

Handle all major video formats: MOV, MP4, AV1, WEBM, HEVC, and more. Ensure your videos are delivered in the best format for quality and efficiency.

How to compress MOV video

Compress MOV videos in 3 simple steps, or sign up with Cloudinary to programmatically compress thousands of videos!

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Add Your video Files

Upload or drag and drop your video files into the browser.

Start Compression

The compression will start to adapt to the format.

Download Compressed Videos

Once the conversion is complete, download your compressed MOV files

Explore Beyond MOV Compression

A woman and a golden retriever in the mountains. They're sitting, facing away from the camera while the dog noses the woman. They're surrounded by natural splendor including majestic mountains, puffy clouds, and evergreen-studded hills. — An un-cropped image overlaid with a cropping window showing how it would be cropped by Cloudinary.

Original: 18 MB
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JPEG: 135 KB
WebP: 135 KB
AVIF: 90 KB
JPEG XL: 94 KB

Original: 18 MB
We’re showing a resized version of the original asset to avoid slow loading speeds. View the original.

JPEG: 135 KB
WebP: 135 KB
AVIF: 90 KB
JPEG XL: 94 KB

Duration: 1:42

Duration: 0:15

URL:

/ar_0.5,c_fill,g_auto,w_433/q_auto/f_auto/hiking_dog_mountain.jpg

cloudinary.image("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", {transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ]})

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg").image(transformation=[
  {'aspect_ratio': "0.5", 'gravity': "auto", 'width': 433, 'crop': "fill"},
  {'quality': "auto"},
  {'fetch_format': "auto"}
  ])

(new ImageTag('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg'))
	->resize(Resize::fill()->width(433)
->aspectRatio(0.5)
	->gravity(
	Gravity::autoGravity())
	)
	->delivery(Delivery::quality(
	Quality::auto()))
	->delivery(Delivery::format(
	Format::auto()));

cloudinary.url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).imageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");

cl_image_tag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ])

cloudinary.Api.UrlImgUp.Transform(new Transformation()
  .AspectRatio("0.5").Gravity("auto").Width(433).Crop("fill").Chain()
  .Quality("auto").Chain()
  .FetchFormat("auto")).BuildImageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")

cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));

imageView.cldSetImage(cloudinary.createUrl().setTransformation(CLDTransformation()
  .setAspectRatio("0.5").setGravity("auto").setWidth(433).setCrop("fill").chain()
  .setQuality("auto").chain()
  .setFetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")!, cloudinary: cloudinary)

MediaManager.get().url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");

cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));

cloudinary.image {
	publicId("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
	 resize(Resize.fill() { width(433)
 aspectRatio(0.5F)
	 gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	 })
	 delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	 delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())) 
}.generate()

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I use Cloudinary to compress MOV files without losing quality?

You can compress MOV files using Cloudinary’s upload and transformation API or through the Media Library UI. When you upload a MOV file, you can apply transformation parameters like quality:auto, f_auto, and vc_h265 to reduce the file size significantly while maintaining visual fidelity. The Compress MOV tool ensures your assets are web-optimized and stream-ready, making it ideal for websites and apps that handle high-quality video content.

Is it possible to batch compress MOV files with Cloudinary?

Yes! Cloudinary supports bulk transformations, so you can upload and compress MOV files in batches using the API or Media Library. By applying presets or creating transformation templates that include compression parameters, Cloudinary automates the compression process at scale. This is especially useful if you’re migrating a large video library and want to ensure all your MOV files are compressed and optimized on the fly.

What’s the best way to compress MOV files for faster delivery in 2025?

In 2025, optimizing video for speed and quality is more important than ever. With Cloudinary, the best way to compress MOV files is to combine smart video codecs (like H.265 or AV1), auto quality detection (q_auto), and format optimization (f_auto). These settings dynamically adjust to user bandwidth and device type, ensuring your MOV compression is efficient and future-proof across all platforms.

Can I also convert MP4 files into other formats?

Yes. In addition to compressing, our tool makes it simple to convert MP4 videos into the format you need. For example, you can switch a file from MP4 to WEBM for web-optimized playback, or use the MP4 to MOV converter when working with Apple devices. If you’re editing or archiving, the MP4 to MKV option provides flexibility, while the MKV to MP4 and MOV to MP4 tools ensure compatibility with nearly every player. You can even create short loops or animations with our MP4 to GIF converter, or shrink large GIFs into smooth video using GIF to MP4. This way, your videos are always ready in the right size and the right format.