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QT to DV - Online Video Converter
Convert QT to DV online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert QT to DV
Drop QT video here or click to select
QT, MOV
DV (DV / PCM)
About QT to DV
Convert QT to DV. QT is the original QuickTime extension behind Apple's MOV container. DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. Interlaced fields need deinterlacing for progressive screens..
Why convert QT to DV?
- Smaller files with DV lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
QT vs DV
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | QT is the original QuickTime extension behind Apple's MOV container. | DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. |
When not to convert QT to DV
- Skip DV for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the QT original.
- Flatten transparency first: DV has no alpha channel, so composite QT over a background color.
Limits
Starting point: QT - QT is the original QuickTime extension behind Apple's MOV container. Same container as MOV under the older extension name. Interlaced fields need deinterlacing for progressive screens. Encode DV (DV / PCM) from QT 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 QT to DV?
Drop your QT file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DV instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DV?
The default codec for DV is DV / PCM. 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.