How to Export iMovie to MP4 on Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad
iMovie can export videos in MOV and MP4 formats now. If you export an iMovie video with the best (ProRes) video quality, you will get an MOV video. To export an iMovie video to MP4, you should choose other quality settings, including low, medium, high, or custom. Though there is no direct "Export to MP4" button, you can still save an iMovie project as an MP4 video.
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Export iMovie to MP4 on Mac Convert iMovie to MP4 on Windows Save iMovie to MP4 on iPhone and iPad Fix iMovie Export MP4 Not WorkingExport iMovie to MP4 on Mac
If you edit video in iMovie and want to export it to MP4 on Mac, you can do it without third-party tools. By the way, if you import MP4 to iMovie, you may encounter iMovie can't open MP4 issues. Because iMovie recognizes MP4 videos in MPEG-4 or H.264 codecs. To solve this problem, you can convert MP4 to MOV or change to a compatible codec.
- 1. Open the project in iMovie. Click the "Share" button from the top "File" drop-down list. Later, click the "File" or "Export File" option.
- 2. In the "File" window, select "Video and Audio" or "Video" in the "Format" section. Choose the video resolution as 1080p (most recommended). In the Quality section, select "High", "Medium", "Low", or "Custom". Then adjust video compression as "Faster".
- 3. Click the "Next…" button to export an iMovie video to MP4 on a Mac. You can find this MP4 video on desktop by default.
Convert iMovie to MP4 on Windows
iMovie is exclusive to Apple devices. There is no official iMovie for Windows version. To change the project format to MP4 without iMovie, you can use AnyRec Video Converter. iMovie usually exports projects in the MOV format. So this question is equivalent to converting MOV to MP4 on Windows.
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- 1. Open AnyRec Video Converter. Click the "Add Files" button to add your iMovie video.
- 2. Click the "Format" button and set MP4 as the output format. You can adjust the video profile with quality, resolution, bitrate, encoder, and frame rate options.
- 3. Click the "Edit" button under your video on the main interface if necessary. You can edit videos on Windows with filters and effects. At last, click the "Convert All" button to save iMovie as MP4.
Save iMovie to MP4 on iPhone and iPad
Compared with the iMovie desktop version, the iMovie for iOS or iPadOS version has different steps to get an MP4 video.
- 1. Open the iMovie app. Add subtitles and edit the video within iMovie as needed.
- 2. After that, tap the "Done" button on the top left corner of your phone screen.
- 3. Choose this video, then tap the "Share" button. Tap the "Save Video" button to move on.
- 4. In the "Video" type, select MP4 as the output format. Adjust the output video resolution and frame rate, too. Tap the "Done" button.
- 5. Tap the "Save Video" button to save iMovie video to MP4 in Photo Library on iPhone or iPad.
Fix iMovie Export MP4 Not Working
If you can't save an iMovie project to MP4, check the following solutions.
- • Make sure you haven't selected "Best (ProRes)" as the output quality settings.
- • Don't use special characters in the output file name.
- • Restart your computer or phone and try again.
- • Prepare enough storage space for this iMovie MP4 video.
- • If the iMovie export still shows .mov on Mac, it may be MP4 internally. You can right-click on this video, click the "Get Info" button to check codec details.
Conclusion
It is quick and easy to export iMovie to MP4 on Mac, Windows, and iPhone. You can share your iMovie MP4 video almost everywhere. The reliable compatibility, smaller file size, and high visual quality make more and more people choose MP4 instead of MOV. For some people who use Android or other devices, you can convert iMovie to MP4 online for quick solutions. Or you can use AnyRec Video Converter to get fast MP4 conversion.
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