As we all known, MOV has been widely recognized as one popular video format. Sometimes you just have some videos in ASF file format and you want to play them in QuickTime, but you may often find that it can’t be achieved. You can’t play on QuickTime or other Apple devices. Therefore, here you may learn how to solve the problem well by first converting them to MOV easily. Below is the information in detail and the guide on how to convert ASF to MOV with the most effective means.

Part 1. Why would like to convert ASF to MOV?

ASF is abbreviated from Advanced Streaming Format, which is the streaming multimedia file format developed by Microsoft Windows 98. ASF file could also be one file type the same as JPG and MPG file. ASF file could be Microsoft's proprietary digital audio/digital video container format, particularly meant for streaming media and transmission over the IP network. ASF could be the data format that could contain audios, videos, images and control command script. The usage of ASF file could make the request function, live broadcast function and distance learning. ASF file has the advantage of the native or network playback and extensible media type.

MOV could be one type of video format developed by American Apple Company. The default media player is QuickTime Player. MOV file is characterized by the high compression ratio and perfect video resolution. Yet its greatest attribute is the cross platform. That's to say. MOV could not only support the playback on MacOS but also Windows series. The technical characteristics of MOV are cross platform and small storage space. MOV could be such one type for storing the common digital media. MOV format file that applies the lossy compression could have the better picture effect. It is because of its cross platform, small storage space and better image effect that we would love to convert some popular video/audios file like ASF to MOV file for more usage. More importantly, if you want to play ASF files on QuickTime or edit them on Apple editing application like iMovie easily, or play them on Apple devices like iPhone, then you are highly recommended to convert them to MOV file format for much wider usage.

Part 2.Convert ASF to MOV with best ASF to MOV Converter - Leawo Video Converter

(1) Introduction of Leawo Video Converter

Leawo Video Converter is the easiest-to-use video conversion tool that could help you convert ASF to MOV file while keeping its original quality. The most advanced feature of Leawo Video Converter could be its powerful editing function that could make the creation of your own specified MOV file from ASF file possible offline.

(2) Guide on how to convert ASF to MOV with best ASF to MOV Converter

Before you start to learn the tutorial on how to convert ASF to MOV, you may need to download Leawo Video Converter free trial and launch ASF File Converter freely, and read the guide below carefully.

   

Step 1: Load ASF videos to the software

The task of importing ASF videos could be completed by either way of clicking the "Add Video" icon or directly loading the drag-and-drop objective files to ASF File Converter. And then you could view the information of the added ASF videos clearly below.

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