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What is MOV? Apple video format
Learn what MOV files are, how they differ from MP4, and when MOV matters for pro video workflows vs social downloads.
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Learn what MOV files are, how they differ from MP4, and when MOV matters for pro video workflows vs social downloads.
Overview
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container format. You will see it in pro video workflows, screen recordings on Mac, and some stock footage libraries. Like MP4, MOV is a container — it can hold ProRes, H.264, H.265, and various audio codecs.
Social downloaders rarely output native ProRes MOV from public links; instead you get what the host streams (often H.264). PasteGrab's MP4 or Best quality presets are usually the practical choice for social sources.
If your team standardizes on Final Cut Pro, you may transcode downloads to MOV after ingest — but MP4 from PasteGrab imports cleanly into FCP.
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Format presets
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Supported hosts
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Core downloads
How it works
Editing, archival, audio reference, or quick share — each goal favors different formats and quality levels.
Social clips often work in MP4; audio-only workflows favor MP3. See our format comparison guides for tradeoffs.
Select Best quality for masters, 720p for smaller files, or MP3 when you only need audio — before you preview the link.
Check resolution, bitrate, and audio tracks in your player or NLE before committing to a workflow.
Benefits
Editors choose MOV for ProRes masters and timecode-heavy projects. Consumer social clips rarely need MOV at download time.
For TikTok, Reels, and Vimeo public pages, MP4 offers identical practical compatibility with fewer surprises on Windows PCs.
MOV supports rich metadata. PasteGrab surfaces title and duration at preview — useful for cataloging before you rename files.
Features
Widely compatible video container — default for edits and playback.
Audio-only output when video is unnecessary.
Highest streams yt-dlp finds on the public page.
Output
PasteGrab lets you choose a preset before previewing a public link. The table below maps common goals to presets.
For deeper format comparisons, explore our related learn articles linked at the bottom of this page.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| MP4 | Widely compatible video container — default for edits and playback. |
| MP3 | Audio-only output when video is unnecessary. |
| Best quality | Highest streams yt-dlp finds on the public page. |
| 720p | Balanced resolution preset when file size matters. |
| Smallest file | Compact output for references and slow connections. |
Devices
These concepts apply across TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, Reddit, and other supported public hosts.
Mobile and desktop browsers use the same paste-preview-download workflow.
MP4 and Best quality for NLE imports on Mac and Windows.
720p or Smallest file for on-the-go review.
Consistent presets help agencies standardize deliverables.
Support
The source host may cap resolution. Try Best quality and verify the original public page.
Re-preview with the correct preset selected before queuing the job.
Some hosts split audio/video streams. Try Best quality or see our missing-audio troubleshooting guide.
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