How does the MOV to MTV converter work?

Upload your MOV files and start the conversion. FFmpeg decodes the video, and the frames are written as uncompressed 16-bit pictures with an MP3 soundtrack in an MTV file.

Can I use the converter without signing up?

Yes. You can upload, convert and download without an account. Free use has a daily limit, and a $2.99 or $6.99 pass removes it, with no monthly subscription.

Are there file-size limits?

Each MOV file can be up to 20GB.

Does this work in a mobile browser?

Yes. dragdropdo runs in Safari, Chrome and other mobile browsers on iPhone, iPad and Android, so you can prepare files for your player without a Windows PC.

Can I batch convert MOV files?

Yes. Add several MOV files to one job, then download each MTV file on its own or all of them together as a ZIP.

MTV is a simple video format used by some budget MP4 players. It stores the picture as uncompressed 16-bit frames and the sound as MP3, so a basic player chip can show it without decoding modern video.

Why is the MTV file so big?

Because the picture isn't compressed. Each frame is stored in full, so MTV files are far larger than the same video in AVI, MP4 or AMV.

Is MTV the same as AMV?

No. Both are made for budget players, but AMV compresses the picture as JPEG frames, while MTV stores raw frames. Check your player's manual to see which one it plays.

Does the sound stay in sync?

Yes. The soundtrack is converted to MP3 and stored alongside the frames, so it plays in sync on the player.

Can I change the screen size?

No. The converter uses a fixed size and there are no settings. If your player expects a different size, its maker's tool may be needed.

No. MTV can't store subtitles, and they aren't burned into the picture.

How does the MOV to MTV converter work?

Upload your MOV files and start the conversion. FFmpeg decodes the video, and the frames are written as uncompressed 16-bit pictures with an MP3 soundtrack in an MTV file.

Can I use the converter without signing up?

Yes. You can upload, convert and download without an account. Free use has a daily limit, and a $2.99 or $6.99 pass removes it, with no monthly subscription.

Are there file-size limits?

Each MOV file can be up to 20GB.

Does this work in a mobile browser?

Yes. dragdropdo runs in Safari, Chrome and other mobile browsers on iPhone, iPad and Android, so you can prepare files for your player without a Windows PC.

Can I batch convert MOV files?

Yes. Add several MOV files to one job, then download each MTV file on its own or all of them together as a ZIP.

MTV is a simple video format used by some budget MP4 players. It stores the picture as uncompressed 16-bit frames and the sound as MP3, so a basic player chip can show it without decoding modern video.

Why is the MTV file so big?

Because the picture isn't compressed. Each frame is stored in full, so MTV files are far larger than the same video in AVI, MP4 or AMV.

Is MTV the same as AMV?

No. Both are made for budget players, but AMV compresses the picture as JPEG frames, while MTV stores raw frames. Check your player's manual to see which one it plays.

Does the sound stay in sync?

Yes. The soundtrack is converted to MP3 and stored alongside the frames, so it plays in sync on the player.

Can I change the screen size?

No. The converter uses a fixed size and there are no settings. If your player expects a different size, its maker's tool may be needed.

No. MTV can't store subtitles, and they aren't burned into the picture.

Free MOV to MTV Converter Online

Convert MOV to MTV online and put iPhone and camera clips on budget MP4 players. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.

Drag & Drop your MOV file here

MOV files, up to 20GB

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HOW IT WORKS

Convert MOV to MTV in three steps

Three steps, no account, nothing to install.

Upload your MOV files

Drag in .mov videos from an iPhone, Mac or camera.

Convert to MTV

Start the conversion. The picture is turned into the uncompressed 16-bit frames MTV players read, and the sound into MP3.

Download the MTV

Download each MTV and copy it to the player's video folder.

MOV

MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format, the default for iPhone recordings and a staple of Mac video editing.

MTV

MTV is a basic video format for budget MP4 players, storing raw 16-bit picture frames next to an MP3 soundtrack.

FILE FORMATS

MOV and MTV compared

SOURCE

MOV

Apple introduced QuickTime in 1991, and MOV is still what iPhones, Macs and many cameras record. It usually holds H.264 or HEVC, or ProRes for editing, with AAC or PCM sound. MOV and MP4 share the same structure, but some Windows apps, Android devices and websites handle MOV less reliably.

TARGET

MTV

MTV is one of the formats Chinese-made portable players used in the late 2000s, before H.264 hardware became cheap. The picture is a series of uncompressed 16-bit frames and the sound is plain MP3, so a weak player chip can show it without decoding video. That simplicity makes MTV files large for their small resolution.

Feature	MOV	MTV
Developed by	Apple	Budget player makers
File extension	.mov	.mtv
Usual video codec	H.264, HEVC, ProRes	Uncompressed 16-bit frames
Usual audio codec	AAC, PCM	MP3
Subtitles	Text only	No
Best for	iPhone video and Mac editing	Older MTV-format MP4 players
Plays on phones and browsers	Apple devices; most editors	Those players only

USE CASES

Use Cases for MOV to MTV

When a video needs to play on an MTV-format portable player.

Put iPhone videos on an MTV player

Convert family clips from an iPhone for a simple portable player.

Give grandparents a simple video player

Load short MOV clips onto a basic player that needs no apps.

Use a player whose software is long gone

MTV players shipped with a Windows converter that rarely runs today.

Load camera clips for travel

Convert MOV clips from a camera to watch on the go.

Fill a child's player with short videos

Short MOV clips work best, because MTV files are large.

Make a Mac work with a Windows-era player

There is no Mac version of the bundled converters. Use the browser.

Prepare school or project videos

Load recorded presentations onto a pocket player.

Test a secondhand player

Convert one clip to check the player works.

Watch music performances you filmed

Turn concert MOVs into MTV.

Load a few clips before a trip

Prepare short videos for a long journey.

SUPPORTED FILES

Which MOV Files Can I Convert?

MOV files with common codecs are supported.

iPhone and iPad videos

H.264 and HEVC MOV clips are decoded and converted.

Camera MOV files

Clips from Canon, Nikon, Sony and action cameras.

Mac screen recordings

QuickTime and Screenshot toolbar recordings.

Short clips

MTV files are large, so shorter clips are easier to fit on the player.

Several files

Upload a batch and download the MTV files as a ZIP.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MTV Not Playing on Your Player?

MTV players vary, so check these first.

The file is very large

MTV stores every frame uncompressed, so even a short clip takes a lot of space. That is how the format works.

The player doesn't list the file

Copy the MTV into the player's video folder and keep the file name short, with plain English characters.

The picture is stretched or cropped

MTV players expect a fixed screen size that differs between models. If the picture looks wrong, your player may need a different MTV size from its maker's tool.

The player stutters

Older players read uncompressed frames from slow memory cards. Try a faster microSD card or a shorter clip.

There's no sound

Check the player's volume and that the original video has sound.

Still not working

Some players use AMV instead of MTV. Check the manual, and try our AMV converters if that's the case.

COMPARISON

dragdropdo vs. The Player's Bundled Converter

Budget MP4 players came with their own Windows converter on a mini CD or a download page. dragdropdo turns MOV into MTV in the browser, so you don't need to find that old program.

What matters	dragdropdo	The Player's Bundled Converter
Nothing to install	✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser.	~Yes, usually an old Windows-only installer.
Works on phones and tablets	✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad.	~No. Windows only.
Batch conversion	✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP.	~Some do. Many handle one file at a time.
Share finished files	✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page.	~You upload and share the files yourself.
Pricing	✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan.	~Free with the player, if you still have the disc.
Runs on current Windows, Mac and phones	✓Yes. Any modern browser.	~Often fails on Windows 10 and 11, and there is no Mac version.

Other tools use different pricing, limits and workflows. This comparison describes dragdropdo's own features without assuming every other tool works the same way.

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WHY DRAGDROPDO

Built to be quick, safe, and free

Convert MOV to MTV in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.

Private by default

Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.

No install required

Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.

Big files and batches

Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.

Share & download

Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.

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