How Can I Record Video on iPhone in MP4 Files without Losing Quality

"Is there a way to have my iPhone 8 camera record to MP4 or something other than MOV?" Many iOS users are facing the similar problem. Since Apple released iOS 11, the videos you record on iPhone will no longer encoded into your preference format, such as MP4. Alternatively, iOS uses High Efficiency Video Format, using MOV extension. It can produce smaller file size with similar quality, but compatibility is a big problem. Therefore, this article tells you how to record video on iPhone in MP4.

• Part 1: Can iPhone Record Video in MP4?
• Part 2: How to Convert iPhone MOV Recording to MP4?
• Part 3. How do I Record an MP4 Video?
• Part 4: FAQs of iPhone Record Video in MP4

Part 1: Can iPhone Record Video in MP4?

The video recordings on iPhone are encoded by HEVF. 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 are allowed to change iPhone record videos in MP4.

Step 1 Start the Settings app from your home screen, and tap on your name.

Step 2 Go to Camera and choose Format. Now select Most Compatible instead of High Efficiency.

Step 3 Then the videos record on your iPhone will be saved in MP4 format.

Part 2: How to Convert iPhone MOV Recording to MP4?

Even if you have recorded videos on iPhone in MOV, it is possible to convert them into MP4 videos. All you need is Apeaksoft Video Converter Ultimate, which is a powerful video format converter.

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How to Convert iPhone MOV Video into 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 to your computer and launch it. Transfer iPhone videos to your hard disk. Turn to the video converter, go to the Converter tab, drag and drop the desired iPhone videos into the dotted box.

Step 2 Set MP4 as output format

Click the Format icon to open the popup dialog after video 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 icon 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 in MP4

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

Part 3. How do I Record an MP4 Video?

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How to Record an MP4 Video on PC

Step 1 Install video recorder

Launch the best video recorder once you install it to your PC. There is another version for Mac. Choose Video Recorder to enter the main interface. To record an MP4 video online, open it in a browser. To record iPhone screen, mirror it to the computer.

Step 2 Record an MP4 video

Turn on Display and set the recording area based on the video. Toggle on System Sound to record audio along with images. The Webcam and Microphone options are used to capture your face and voice. You can decide whether to enable them or not.

Click the Settings icon to open the Preferences dialog. Go to the Output tab and set Video format as MP4. Customize other options and click OK to confirm it.

Click the REC button and play the video to record it in MP4.

Step 3 Preview and save MP4 video

When video playback finished, click Stop to enter the preview window. If you are satisfied with it, hit the Save button to export the video in MP4.