MOV is the native format for Apple's ecosystem. Converting to MOV improves compatibility with macOS, Final Cut Pro, and iOS devices.
If the video stream is repackaged without re-encoding, quality stays the same. Re-encoding only occurs if the codec is incompatible with MOV.
Yes. MOV is the preferred format for Final Cut Pro and other Apple video editing tools.
Yes. DaVinci Resolve supports MOV files on both Windows and macOS.
Yes. MOV supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision when using compatible codecs like HEVC (H.265).
Yes. MOV is natively supported on all iOS devices.
Both are container formats. MOV is Apple's format, optimised for macOS and iOS. MP4 is the universal standard. They often use the same codecs (H.264, H.265).