"Is there a way to have my iPhone 8 camera record to MP4 or something other than MOV?" Many iOS users face a similar problem. Since Apple released iOS 11, the videos you record on iPhone use a high-efficiency video format, MOV. It can produce smaller file sizes with similar quality, but compatibility is a big problem. Therefore, this article tells you how to record MP4 on iPhone.

Part 1. MOV vs MP4 - Which Is Better for Recording

It is of great significance to choose the right video formats when recording videos. As we mentioned above, MOV is a specific video container format developed by Apple with high quality. All the recordings on iOS devices will be saved as MOV by default. Whether you record gameplay on an iPad or take a video on an iPhone, it is encoded by HEVC, which is much smaller in file size. iPhone records videos in MOV in order to save internal space.

MP4 is a digital multimedia container format that is widely used for storing various media content such as video, audio, and images. It is one of the most popular and commonly used video formats in the world at present.

As for which one is better for video recording, it depends. If you prefer to record files that are small in size and space-saving, and can be shared on other platforms or with others conveniently, MP4 must be your first choice.

If you are a content creator, especially using Mac and Final Cut Pro for post-processing, MOV is more suitable for you, as it can retain more original information and quality.

Part 2. Can iPhone Record Video in MP4?

Does iPhone record in MP4? Not that case. The video recordings on the iPhone are encoded by HEVC. It is about half the size of MP4 with similar quality. It means that you can save a lot of space. However, it is not widely used as MP4. Fortunately, you can convert the videos recorded by your iPhone to a portable format like MP4, in which case they are widely compatible.

Step 1. Open the Settings app from your home screen, and slide down to tap the Camera button.

Step 2. Click the Format button. Select Most Compatible instead of High Efficiency. You can also adjust other settings to make your iPhone a powerful photographer and slo-mo video recorder.

Step 3. Then the videos recorded on your iPhone will be saved in a more compatible format, which can be supported by almost all devices and software, just like MP4.

Part 3. How to Record MP4 on iPhone

Apeaksoft Screen Recorder is an overall and powerful screen recorder tool. You can use it to record your iPhone in MP4 files with ease. If you want to record MP4 on iPhone instead of MOV, you cannot miss it!

How to Record iPhone in MP4 on PC

Step 1. Install the Video Recorder

Launch the best video recorder once you install it on your PC. Click the downward arrow and choose Phone Recorder in the drop-down menu. Then click the iOS Recorder button.

Step 2. Cast iPhone to PC

Go to your iPhone, and swipe down from the top or swipe up from the bottom to open the Control Center. Click the Screen Mirroring button, and then click the Apeaksoft Screen Recorder button.

Step 3. Record and Save MP4 Videos

After you connect your iPhone to a PC, you can click the Record button to start recording. The video is encoded in MP4 by default.

Step 4. Save MP4 Recordings

Click the Stop button to stop recording MP4 iPhone videos. Then, you can save it to your computer. If you have other recording demands, this product can also handle them, such as recording gameplay videos on Xbox One.

Part 4. Ultimate Way - Convert iPhone MOV Recording to MP4

If you find all the methods above don't fit you well, there is an ultimate solution to make iPhone record in MP4 even if you have recorded videos on iPhone in MOV. That is, converting iPhone screen recording to MP4 videos. All you need is Apeaksoft Video Converter Ultimate, which is a powerful video format converter that can help you convert video formats in one click. It can:

• Convert iPhone-recorded MOV video into MP4 or other formats.

• Keep the original video and audio quality while converting.

• Support almost all video formats, like MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, etc.

• Batch process multiple iPhone videos at the same time.

How to Change iPhone Recording Format from MOV to MP4

Step 1. Import iPhone Videos

There are two versions of the best iPhone video converter, one for PC and the other for Mac. Install the right one on your computer and launch it. Transfer iPhone videos to your hard disk. Turn to the video converter, go to the Converter tab, and drag and drop the desired iPhone videos into the dotted box.

Step 2. Set MP4 as Output Format

Click the Format button to open the pop-up dialog after the video is imported. Go to the Video tab and choose MP4 on the left sidebar. Then you can pick your favorite preset on the detail panel. If you wish to adjust some parameters, click the Gear button, and you will get them.

To view the converted videos on your iPhone, go to the Devices tab and choose your device model instead.

Step 3. Convert iPhone Videos into MP4

Locate the bottom of the main interface and set a specific folder to save the output by hitting the Folder button. Finally, click on the Convert All button to begin converting video recordings on iPhone into MP4.

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