How to Convert MPG to MOV on a Mac
MPEG is an audio and video format that supports a low compression found on VCD's and SVCD's. This video format supports a 320x240 at 30 frames per second (fps) resolution. MOV is a video format supported by Quicktime. MOV files can be compressed using different codecs such as H.264 and MPEG-4. They support multiple resolutions and video sizes such as 720x480 and 1280x720.
To convert MPEG videos to MOV format you need a converter program. These easy-to-use programs allow you to convert for a portable video player or video website.
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Instructions
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Download Mac Video Converter (see link in Resources). Follow the setup and installation instructions to install it on your Macintosh.
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Double-click your hard drive on your desktop, then click "Macintosh HD." Click "Applications" then double-click on your installed program to launch it.
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Click "Add Files" on the main panel, when your program opens up, then locate your file on your Mac and load it to your program.
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Select "MOV-Quicktime" from the format options, then click "Settings" to adjust your video size, aspect ratio and quality output settings.
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Select the output path where you want to save your video after it has been converted, then click "Convert." Your file will begin converting. When it is done, it will be an MOV file.
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Tips & Warnings
There are other Mac video converter programs, such as iSkysoft video converter. Research if you want to use a different program.
