How to Convert Video MOV Files
MOV files are video files that are compatible with the Apple QuickTime application. To play your MOV file in other programs, you must convert the file to a different type of video file. An example is to use a converter application to change the MOV file to a Windows Media Video (WMV) file to be able to play the video on the Windows Media Player. Many MOV converters are available to download free, including the RAD Video Tools and MOV to AVI Converter. Make sure that you use the converter that is most compatible with your computer's requirements.
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Go to the CNET website (see Resources) and then click on the "Downloads" tab. Click on the "Mac" or "Windows" tab depending on the type of operating system you're using.
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Type in "MOV converter" in the search bar and then press the "Enter" key on your keyboard. Review the various MOV converters and select one that is well reviewed and meets your system requirements.
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Download the MOV converter to your computer and then complete the installation process. Save the converter to your desktop or a location that is easy to find.
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Open the converter and click on the option to convert a file. Locate the MOV file on your computer to be converted. Make sure that the "Output" field is changed to the type of file your want the MOV file converted to, such as an AVI file.
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Click on the "Browse" option to locate the folder where you want the converted file to go. Make any other changes for the conversion based on your preferences, such as the output file quality.
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Click on the "Convert" button and allow time for the MOV file to finish the conversion process. Close out of the converter, and then locate the converted file to make sure it properly plays as the new file.
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