{"id":222,"date":"2024-09-13T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xconvert.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2024-09-08T18:59:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T22:59:01","slug":"how-to-convert-mp4-video-file-in-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xconvert.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-mp4-video-file-in-macos","title":{"rendered":"How to convert MP4 video file in MacOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compressing an MP4 video file on macOS can be done with various tools, including command-line utilities like <strong>FFmpeg<\/strong>, and GUI-based applications like <strong>HandBrake<\/strong>, <strong>VLC<\/strong>, and <strong>QuickTime Player<\/strong>. Below are some detailed methods and references on how to compress MP4 files on macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we begin, we want to let you know you can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xconvert.com\/compress-mp4\">https:\/\/www.xconvert.com\/compress-mp4<\/a>&nbsp;to compress your <code>.mp4<\/code> online. You can choose&nbsp;<code>Autoscale<\/code>&nbsp;feature to keep the quality high while reducing file size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Using FFmpeg (Command-Line Tool)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FFmpeg is a powerful and flexible command-line tool that can compress videos by adjusting bitrate, resolution, and encoding methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install Homebrew<\/strong> (if not installed already): <code>\/bin\/bash -c \"$(curl -fsSL https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/Homebrew\/install\/HEAD\/install.sh)\"<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install FFmpeg<\/strong>: <code>brew install ffmpeg<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compress Video with FFmpeg<\/strong>:<br>Run the following command to compress your MP4 file:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">   ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -crf 28 -preset slow -b:a 128k output.mp4<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>-crf 28<\/code>: Controls video quality, with lower numbers offering better quality and higher compression at higher numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>-preset slow<\/code>: Adjusts the encoding speed, where <code>slower<\/code> settings offer better compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>-b:a 128k<\/code>: Audio bitrate (128kbps for decent quality audio).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ffmpeg.org\/documentation.html\">FFmpeg Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ottverse.com\/ffmpeg-crf-guide-handbrake-compress-videos-best-quality-size\/\">Compress Videos with FFmpeg on Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Using HandBrake (GUI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HandBrake is a popular open-source video transcoder with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to compress MP4 videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download HandBrake<\/strong>: Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/downloads.php\">HandBrake\u2019s official website<\/a> and download the macOS version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open HandBrake<\/strong> and load the MP4 file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a Preset<\/strong>: HandBrake has built-in presets for different devices. You can use a preset like \u201cFast 1080p30\u201d or \u201cFast 720p30\u201d to reduce file size while keeping decent quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust Video Settings<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Video<\/strong> tab, set the <strong>Encoder<\/strong> to <code>H.264 (x264)<\/code> or <code>H.265 (x265)<\/code> for better compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the <strong>Constant Quality<\/strong> slider. Lower quality means better compression. A value of RF 22-28 is recommended for most cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Compression<\/strong>: Click the \u201cStart\u201d button to begin the compression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/docs\/en\/latest\/workflow\/high-quality.html\">HandBrake Video Compression Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/232208\/how-to-compress-video-mac.html\">How to Compress Videos Using HandBrake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Using QuickTime Player (Built-In)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QuickTime Player on macOS has basic video compression functionality through its export options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open MP4 in QuickTime<\/strong>: Double-click the video file to open it in QuickTime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export the Video<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>File<\/code> &gt; <code>Export As<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a lower resolution (e.g., 720p or 480p) to compress the file size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save the File<\/strong>: After selecting the resolution, choose the destination and click &#8220;Save.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/quicktime-player\/welcome\/mac\">Apple Support: QuickTime Player Help<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2021\/08\/24\/how-to-reduce-video-file-size-on-mac\/\">QuickTime Player Compression Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Using VLC Media Player (GUI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VLC Media Player, a popular media player, also supports video compression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install VLC<\/strong>: Download VLC for macOS from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\">official website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open VLC<\/strong> and go to <code>File<\/code> &gt; <code>Convert\/Stream<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select MP4 File<\/strong>: Choose the video file you want to compress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Output Profile<\/strong>: Choose a profile such as &#8220;Video &#8211; H.264 + MP3 (MP4)&#8221; or create a custom one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start Compression<\/strong>: Click \u201cSave\u201d to compress and export the file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/doc\/\">VLC Video Compression Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/733484\/how-to-compress-a-video-file-on-your-pc-or-mac\/\">How to Compress Videos with VLC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Using iMovie (Built-In)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to compress an MP4 file and make some minor edits, iMovie offers a simple and effective method for compression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open iMovie<\/strong>: Launch iMovie and create a new project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import MP4 File<\/strong>: Drag and drop your MP4 video into the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export the Video<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <code>File<\/code> &gt; <code>Share<\/code> &gt; <code>File<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a lower resolution (e.g., 720p or 480p) and reduce the quality to \u201cLow\u201d or \u201cMedium.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save the Compressed File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul 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