How do you play .mov files on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 ?

Will Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 support QuickTime .mov files? If you are having issues playing MOV files on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, you are just here in the right place. This article explains how to get Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 playing MOV movies through the way of converting MOV files to MP4 format.

“Hi guys, I just changed for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 about half a month ago and I'm very pleased with it and don't regret leaving Apple, saving for iTunes compatibility. Anyways can anyone please tell me if there's a way I could play my .mov videos taken with my old iPhone on my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5? Thanks.”

Since Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 does not support playback of .MOV files using its stock player, you will need to install a third party media player that supports QuickTime MOV, or process file conversion before the playback. To download a .mov player for your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, you can give VLC player, MX Player, BS Player and Mobo player a shot. To convert MOV files for viewing on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, you can give Video Converter a shot. You load your MOV files to this Converter app, and choose H.264 MP4 as output format. This will ensure the converted files have a good playback performance on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Part 1: You can convert .mov files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (on Windows)
Part 2: You can convert .mov files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (on macOS)

Part 1. You can convert .mov files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (on Windows)

To convert .mov video files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Import MOV video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Click “Profile” to select “Samsung” > “The corresponding Profile of your Samsung phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start.

As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated MP4 files that are suitable for playing on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. You can convert .mov files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (on macOS)

To convert .mov video files for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.

Step 1: Import MOV video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.