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HEVC to MP4

Convert HEVC (H.265) videos from iPhone, GoPro, or drones to MP4 in your browser — files never leave your device.

.hevc.mov.mp4.heic.heif.m4v
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Higher quality = larger file. 75 is a good default.

About the HEVC to MP4

Got an HEVC (H.265) video from your iPhone, GoPro, DJI drone, or Samsung phone and need a plain MP4 that plays everywhere? Handytool re-encodes HEVC to H.264 MP4 entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, no server delay. HEVC is great for compression but still refused by many Windows apps, web players, and older devices; converting to H.264 MP4 fixes playback and compatibility issues instantly.

HEVC to MP4 features

  • 01

    Universal playback

    HEVC looks sharp but isn't supported everywhere — Windows without the paid extension, old browsers, PowerPoint, and many editors refuse it. H.264 MP4 plays on every device, every player, every social platform, without extra codecs.

  • 02

    Quality slider for fine control

    Use the 1–100 slider to balance file size against visual fidelity. A setting of 75–85 produces results indistinguishable from the source on most displays, while higher values preserve every detail of your iPhone or GoPro footage.

  • 03

    100% private, runs in your browser

    Powered by FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, conversion happens locally on your device. Your video never touches a server and nothing is logged.

HEVC to MP4 FAQ

How do I convert HEVC to MP4?
Drop your HEVC file (often a .mov or .mp4 from your iPhone, or a .hevc file) onto the upload area, adjust the quality slider if needed, then click Convert. Download the MP4 file when conversion is complete.
Why convert HEVC to MP4?
HEVC (H.265) is efficient but not universally supported. Windows needs a paid codec extension, many web players and editors reject it, and uploads to some platforms fail. H.264 MP4 is the universal standard — converting guarantees it plays anywhere.
My iPhone video is a .mov file — is that HEVC?
Usually yes. Since iOS 11, iPhones record in HEVC by default and wrap it in a .mov container. This converter accepts .mov, .mp4, .hevc, .heic, .heif, and .m4v — anything your iPhone can export.
Will I lose quality converting HEVC to MP4?
Some, since the file is re-encoded from H.265 to H.264. At a quality setting of 80 or above, the difference is barely perceptible. The MP4 will usually be larger than the HEVC source because H.264 is less efficient at compression.
Can I upload the converted MP4 to YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok?
Yes. MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the recommended upload format for every major social platform, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. The converter runs entirely inside your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your video files never leave your device and nothing is stored or logged.

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