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MOV to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert MOV to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert MOV to DAT
Drop MOV video here or click to select
MOV, QT
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About MOV to DAT
Convert MOV to DAT. MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, common for ProRes and H.264 camera files. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert MOV to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
MOV vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, common for ProRes and H.264 camera files. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert MOV to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the MOV original.
- Flatten transparency first: DAT has no alpha channel, so composite MOV over a background color.
Limits
Starting point: MOV - QuickTime camera files with ProRes or H.264. Some codecs inside need transcoding before browser playback. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from MOV at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert MOV to DAT?
Drop your MOV file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DAT instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DAT?
The default codec for DAT is MPEG-2 / MP2. You can change the video and audio codec in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed videos. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.