<p>You didn't mention whether you're using a Mac or Windows, but...</p>

<p>You could use a tool like <a href="http://www.squared5.com" rel="nofollow">MPEG Streamclip</a> to change the format of the video, or strip off the audio.  Works on both Mac or Windows.</p>

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2011-11-09T18:45:28.970Z
I use a Linux-based OS, but this question applies to Windows users, thanks!
Oxwivi
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2011-11-09T16:24:07.767Z
Axeva
<p>My camera records videos in <code>.mov</code> format, what can I use to edit out the audio and lower it's size in a Windows environment?</p>

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2011-11-12T18:12:33.117Z
Note that `.mov` is just a container. What you're really looking to do is change the compression. A QuickTime video file (`.mov`) can have any number of different codecs used to compress it.
Josh
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Compress or convert .mov to lighter format
Oxwivi
# Compress or convert .mov to lighter format

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-11-09)

My camera records videos in `.mov` format, what can I use to edit out the audio and lower it's size in a Windows environment?

**Tags:** transcoding

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Note that `.mov` is just a container. What you're really looking to do is change the compression. A QuickTime video file (`.mov`) can have any number of different codecs used to compress it.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2011-11-09. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

You didn't mention whether you're using a Mac or Windows, but...

You could use a tool like [MPEG Streamclip](http://www.squared5.com) to change the format of the video, or strip off the audio. Works on both Mac or Windows.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I use a Linux-based OS, but this question applies to Windows users, thanks!  

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