To optimize MOV videos, run npx optimo video.mov. Optimo applies format-specific FFmpeg-powered compression that typically reduces MOV file size by 15–40% without visible quality loss. The original file is kept if the output is not smaller.
Command
Start here. Run optimo on a video file:
npx optimo video.mov
Tip: add --dry-run to preview changes.
When to use MOV
- editor exports
- camera originals
Trade-offs
- Often larger than needed for delivery
Related formats
MP4
The most compatible web video container; a safe default for delivery.
WebM
Web-first video format that often compresses well and is common for modern browsers.
MKV
Flexible container used in many workflows; commonly remuxed/converted for delivery.
AVI
Legacy container format; usually worth converting to MP4/WebM.
OGV
Ogg video container; occasionally used for open formats, but uncommon today.
Related conversions
Convert MOV to MP4
Convert MOV to WebM
Convert WebM to MOV
Convert MP4 to MOV
Convert MOV to MKV
Convert MOV to AVI
Convert MKV to MOV
Convert AVI to MOV
More for MOV
Compress MOV
Resize MOV
What is MOV?
Compare formats
If you're picking a delivery format, comparisons can help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I optimize MOV files?
Run "npx optimo video.mov" in your terminal. Optimo applies format-specific FFmpeg-powered compression that reduces MOV file size while preserving quality. The original file is kept if the optimized output is not smaller.
Is MOV optimization lossless?
By default, optimo uses lossless optimization for MOV. For additional compression, add the --lossy flag to allow minor quality trade-offs for significantly smaller files.
What tools does optimo use for MOV?
Optimo uses FFmpeg under the hood with format-specific settings tuned for MOV files.