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How to Reduce MOV File Size on Windows and Mac

by Kayla Morrison • 2025-01-13 09:24:30 • Proven solutions

MOV format is a highly compatible video format developed by Apple, but it always large-sized and takes much space on your Mac. If you want to email a clip or simply need more storage space, then you may need to reduce MOV file size to make the most efficient use of your storage space. To help you achieve that, the best methods about how to reduce MOV video size on Windows/Mac and online are introduced below.

Reduce MOV File Size Without Losing Quality on Windows/Mac

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) is what we recommend most to reduce MOV video file size on Windows/Mac. It enables MOV compression by modifying video and audio settings according to your needs, and you can change your video resolution, bit rate, format, and more others with a 20 seconds preview. Edit MOV videos can also be done here to downsize MOV, and you can cut your unwanted parts by trimming or cropping and make other features as you need. Here is a detailed guide about how to reduce the size of MOV on Windows/Mac.

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Video Tutorial: How to Reduce MOV Size on Windows with Wondershare UniConverter

Steps to Reduce MOV File Size on Windows, Similar on Mac

Before you start to reduce the MOV file size on your PC, you should download and install it first. It's safe and free to download and install. Mac users can also download the Mac version and follow the similar steps below to reduce MOV file size without losing quality.

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Step 1 Add MOV (QuickTime) Files

Click the add files button to load your destination MOV file from your PC. Or you can directly drag and drop your desired MOV videos to the program. Multiple MOV files can be added here.

load MOV files to this MOV compressor

Step 2 Choose Output Video Format

Then click the drop-down icon beside the Output Format: option and select Video > MOV, also a video resolution. You can change the output format if you want to play your MOV videos on other devices such as iPhone/iPad, then go to the Device tab to find the desired format.

choose MOV output format

Optional Cut the Unwanted Parts of MOV Files

Click the left editing icon under the just imported MOV video to get a separate Trim window, then refer to Trim Video to learn how to cut the unnecessary part of the video file. You can get the Crop window by clicking on the second crop icon.

cut MOV to reduce file size

Step 3 Customize Settings for MOV (QuickTime) Video

Then click the Compress icon on the Target bar; a new window will open. You're allowed to reset the MOV file parameters like resolution, bit rate, and file size, tap on the Preview button to check what it will be and click the OK button to save the changes.

change MOV settings to reduce size

Step 4 Reduce MOV File Size on Mac

Click the Start All button to start reducing the MOV file size on your Mac. Once it finished, switch to the Finished tab to get the reduced MOV videos.

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Pro-tip

If you just want to reduce one MOV file in a much easier way, then you should learn How to Compress MOV Easily >> for detailed steps.

For a better experience on reducing MOV size, we recommend Wondershare UniConverter for you as it can compress MOV faster and in batch, edit videos with a real-time preview, and has more additional functions. Free download and have a try!

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