Citrus Get Citrus Convert MOV to HEVC (H.265) MP4 on Mac, offline
Need to turn a .mov file into HEVC (H.265) MP4? Citrus converts MOV to HEVC (H.265) MP4 right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.
What to expect
Citrus re-encodes with Apple's video engine and can change resolution, for example to 1080p, 720p or 480p. HEVC saves about half the space at similar quality. It plays on Apple devices and modern TVs, but some older software can't play it. Set a smaller, balanced or best quality level, or pick a target file size. How to convert MOV to HEVC (H.265) MP4
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon). Drop your .mov file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel. Choose HEVC (H.265) MP4 as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution. Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed. About the formats
MOV: MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container, produced by iPhones, Macs and many cameras.
HEVC (H.265) MP4: HEVC (H.265) video is about half the size of H.264 at the same quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere? No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many MOV files at once? Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to HEVC (H.265) MP4 in one go. Originals are never changed.
Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert MOV to HEVC (H.265) MP4? No. It works fully offline after you download it.
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