How to Convert QuickTime(MOV) File to iPhone/iPad

This year, the new iPhone was just released since the late September. Many Apple fans purchased and used the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max for a while. But some issues still exist, and the most important one for video lovers is that they would get a wrong message telling them the QuickTime, which is also a MOV file, is unplayable on the phone.

The fact is that MOV file should be played using QuickTime Player, which is an application developed by Apple. How if we haven't installed the player on our new iPhone/iPad? Does it mean we have to get one if we want to play the QuickTime (MOV) video on our devices? 

Absolutely not. There is a simple way to figure this problem out, which is to use a professional converter to convert the QuickTime (MOV) file to other playable format that is supported by the iPhone/iPad you are using. Today, you can get two methods. Just read them below now!

Method 1. Convert QuickTime(MOV) Files to iPhone/iPad Using iTunes

For people who own an iPhone/iPad, they must be familiar with iTunes, a program that is used to manage the data of the device after connection. It can also be used to backup the data for preventing the loss of it. iTunes is also a great media player, which has been equipped with a library where users can store their media content inside such as the videos, music, audiobooks, etc.

But does anybody know that iTunes can also perform as a free video converter? Actually, iTunes also features the special hidden function which people can use it for converting the format of video to a compatible one for using on other devices as well as players. Therefore, if you have installed iTunes and want to make full use of it by digging out this function, letting your MOV video converted to other compatible format such as MP4 for playing on iPhone/iPad, you should not miss this tutorial.

In the following, the detailed steps on how to convert MOV files to iPhone/iPad using iTunes will be introduced.

STEP 1. First, please go to the iTunes on your PC, then on the menu bar, you should navigate to File > Add File to Library. After adding the MOV video, then you would be turned to the iTunes Library, where the added video and audio will be stored.

STEP 2. On the left side of the interface, there is a navigate bar that has divided the Library into multiple detailed sections. From the list, you need to find Movies, so all the videos would be presented to you on the right side.

STEP 3. In the next, please select the MOV video that you have added to iTunes Library but want to convert to MP4 for playing back on iPhone/iPad. Then go to File > Convert. If you need to play it on iPhone, select Create iPod or iPhone Version. If on iPad, choose Create iPad or Apple TV Version option.

STEP 4. When you have selected an option above, iTunes will begin to convert the QuickTime (MOV) format to the one that iPhone/iPad supports. After the conversion is done, just get the converted file and transfer it to your iPhone/iPad for playing freely!

Method 2. Use MOV to iPhone/iPad Converter to Transfer the File

After testing, iTunes can work really well for converting MOV to iPhone/iPad because most people have installed this software. But iTunes isn't the most professional tool for video format conversion. Therefore, we would also like to introduce another reliable and advanced video converter this blog for you to convert QuickTime (MOV) to iPhone/iPad, that is ConvertAnyVid.

ConvertAnyVid enjoys high reputation among its large user group, and it is still growing rapidly. As a professional video converter, the compatible formats of ConvertAnyVid can be counted to 200+ different ones, which include many popular formats like AVI WMV, M4V, and MP4. For both Windows and Mac users, ConvertAnyVid would present its most outstanding performance to you.  

Another sparkling feature of ConvertAnyVid should be its output quality. To guarantee users with the best video streaming experience, the output quality that it provides can be really high, 4K, 1080p HD, 720p HD, are all supported by this software. What's more, ConvertAnyVid is equipped with an acceleration technology, allowing the converting speed to reach 50 times faster. 

How to Convert QuickTime(MOV) File to iPhone/iPad Format

If you are fascinated about this amazing software, just take few time to see how you can convert the QuickTime (MOV) file to iPhone/iPad format!

STEP 1. Download and Install ConvertAnyVid
First, please go to the official website of VidPaw, where you can find ConvertAnyVid product page. Then choose Win/Mac version according to which you are using now. You are recommended to choose the free trial version for experiencing.

[Extended Reading] Comparison Between iTunes and ConvertAnyVid

After going through the ways to convert QuickTime(MOV) formats to the one that iPhone/iPad supports, we would also like to mention as a supplement suggestion for you to choose a more suitable method to convert MOV to iPhone/iPad. Actually, using iTunes to convert has three limitations, which may lead to inconvenience:

Although iTunes conversion would have certain limitations, which selection you prefer are based on personal choice. But both of the methods are workable. So if you are bothered by the situation that the QuickTime(MOV) are unplayable on iPhone/iPad, try any of them to solve the problem.