{"id":7926,"date":"2024-09-24T11:49:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=7926"},"modified":"2025-01-21T14:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:13:17","slug":"how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Corrupted MOV Video Files on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#what_causes_mov_files_to_become_corrupted\" title=\"What Causes MOV Files to Become Corrupted?\">What Causes MOV Files to Become Corrupted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#3_best_methods_to_repair_corrupt_mov_files_on_mac\" title=\"3 Best Methods to Repair Corrupt MOV Files on Mac\">3 Best Methods to Repair Corrupt MOV Files on Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#method_1_use_a_mov_video_repair_tool_for_mac\" title=\"Method 1 Use a MOV Video Repair Tool for Mac\">Method 1 Use a MOV Video Repair Tool for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#method_2_change_the_file_format_to_avi_and_play_it_using_vlc\" title=\"Method 2 Change the File Format to AVI and Play It Using VLC\">Method 2 Change the File Format to AVI and Play It Using VLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#method_3_re-encode_the_video_with_handbrake\" title=\"Method 3 Re-Encode the Video with HandBrake\">Method 3 Re-Encode the Video with HandBrake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#how_to_use_recovery_software_to_recover_videos_lost_during_recording_interruptions\" title=\"How to Use Recovery Software to Recover Videos Lost During Recording Interruptions\">How to Use Recovery Software to Recover Videos Lost During Recording Interruptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#how_do_mov_video_repair_tools_for_mac_work\" title=\"How do MOV video repair tools for Mac work?\">How do MOV video repair tools for Mac work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#are_there_any_free_video_repair_tools_available_on_mac\" title=\"Are there any free video repair tools available on Mac?\">Are there any free video repair tools available on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#can_i_repair_a_corrupted_mov_file_that_wont_play_on_mac\" title=\"Can I repair a corrupted MOV file that won&#039;t play on Mac?\">Can I repair a corrupted MOV file that won't play on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#can_i_repair_a_mov_file_that_is_freezing_or_stuttering_on_mac\" title=\"Can I repair a MOV file that is freezing or stuttering on Mac?\">Can I repair a MOV file that is freezing or stuttering on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#what_is_the_video_file_index\" title=\"What is the video file index?\">What is the video file index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#can_i_repair_the_mov_file_on_a_mac_that_has_audio_but_no_video_or_vice_versa\" title=\"Can I repair the MOV file on a Mac that has audio but no video (or vice versa)?\">Can I repair the MOV file on a Mac that has audio but no video (or vice versa)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#can_i_repair_a_corrupted_mov_file_on_a_mac_that_has_been_encrypted\" title=\"Can I repair a corrupted MOV file on a Mac that has been encrypted?\">Can I repair a corrupted MOV file on a Mac that has been encrypted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#do_video_repair_tools_work_with_all_mov_codecs\" title=\"Do video repair tools work with all MOV codecs?\">Do video repair tools work with all MOV codecs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#how_does_the_size_of_a_video_file_affect_the_repair_process\" title=\"How does the size of a video file affect the repair process?\">How does the size of a video file affect the repair process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-and-mov-video-files\/#what_is_the_video_header_and_how_can_it_cause_corruption\" title=\"What is the video header, and how can it cause corruption?\">What is the video header, and how can it cause corruption?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>MOV file corruption is a common problem responsible for many lost video moments. Fortunately, you can repair a corrupt MOV file on a Mac using the five methods I\u2019ll describe in this article. The same methods have helped me and many other people repair MOV files on Mac in the past, and I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll help you too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This article used to combine guides for both MP4 and MOV files, but we&#8217;ve decided to create a separate article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-corrupted-mp4-file-on-mac\/\">how to repair corrupted MP4 files on Mac<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 m-b-25\">\r\n<iframe width=\"1519\" height=\"586\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3e__uTSeqpM?si=TjJNcChoGibqfy-D\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation allow-presentation\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_causes_mov_files_to_become_corrupted\"><\/span>What Causes MOV Files to Become Corrupted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7928\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/video-corruption-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"MOV video corruption\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1507\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I know I know, you\u2019re itching to fix your corrupted MOV video file so that you can play it again and your patience for reading me explain how corruption happens in the first place is limited, but knowing why it occurs isn\u2019t just about curiosity\u2014it\u2019s about prevention too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If you\u2019re eager to get straight to the solutions, feel free to click <u><a href=\"#methods\">here<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to repair one MOV file just to see another one become corrupted a few hours or even minutes later. So, with that said, let&#8217;s go through the most common causes of video corruption as quickly as possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Device malfunction during video recording<\/b>: Sometimes, your camera or smartphone might have a sudden hiccup while you&#8217;re capturing that perfect moment, which is exactly what happened to this unfortunate person on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/videography\/comments\/1ce9s4z\/camera_turned_off_before_end_of_recording\/\">Reddit<\/a>. These malfunctions can prevent the video file from being properly finalized, which leaves you with a corrupted file that won\u2019t play.<\/li>\n<li><b>Power interruptions during file transfer<\/b>: If you&#8217;re downloading a video file and your laptop&#8217;s battery reaches 0 percent of charge or something (or someone) flips the breaker in your house, then the file transfer will be interrupted and your file corrupted.<\/li>\n<li><b>Short circuit or device failure when saving files<\/b>: Electronic devices can be temperamental sometimes. A short circuit or sudden failure while your device is in the middle of saving a video file is guaranteed to result in corruption.<\/li>\n<li><b>Software bugs leading to incomplete transfers<\/b>: Even the most competent software developers make mistakes, and some of their mistakes make it into public releases and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbestechcouncil\/2023\/12\/26\/costly-code-the-price-of-software-errors\/\">lead to costly problems<\/a>. Depending on how severe the bug in question is, it can cause the software to crash or produce an error so severe that it interrupts the video file transfer process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>So, which of these was the cause of your corrupted MOV file? Regardless of whether it was a device malfunction or a software bug, you need to take some precautions to avoid future corruption. Keep your devices sufficiently charged, invest in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or avoid beta versions of important software, including your operating system.<\/div>\n<p>To deal with the consequences of MOV corruption (both avoidable and unavoidable), continue to the next section, where I describe five repair methods that can help you fix your corrupted video files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_best_methods_to_repair_corrupt_mov_files_on_mac\"><\/span>3 Best Methods to Repair Corrupt MOV Files on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alright, let&#8217;s cut to the chase: your video is corrupted, and you want it fixed yesterday. To achieve the best repair results in the shortest amount of time possible, please follow the methods below in the order in which I present them. That way, you can start with the simplest and most effective solutions before moving on to more complex and less likely-to-succeed ones.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"methods\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_use_a_mov_video_repair_tool_for_mac\"><\/span>Method 1: Use a MOV Video Repair Tool for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Video repair tools are specialized software solutions that can analyze the structure of your MOV file, identify the corrupted section, and attempt to bypass it (they don&#8217;t restore lost video frames).<\/p>\n<p>You have two main options when it comes to video repair tools: online services and offline (downloadable) software. Each has its pros and cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online tools<\/strong> are typically easier to use and don&#8217;t require installation (so you can use them even on mobile devices), but they may pose privacy concerns since you&#8217;re uploading your video to a third-party server. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s extra important to choose a reputable online video repair tool and just the first one you stumble across.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offline tools<\/strong> offer more privacy and control, but they can be more complex to use and may require some technical know-how. Also, many need to be installed, which is something users who don&#8217;t have administrator privileges, such as those trying to repair MOV files on a library computer, can&#8217;t do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the two best online and offline video repair tools, one from each category and both completely free:<\/p>\n<h4>Option A: Use Clever Online Video Repair Service<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/repair.cleverfiles.com\/\">Clever Online Video Repair service<\/a> is the best completely free online solution for fixing corrupted MOV files, especially those resulting from improperly terminated recordings or interrupted downloads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>The tool is exceptionally simple to use, and it can repair up to 5 GB large videos saved as MOV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, M4A, M4R, M4B, FLV, F4V, F4A, F4B, GIFV, and QT files. If you have more than one video to repair, then that\u2019s no problem \u2014 Clever Online Video Repair won\u2019t tell you \u201cno\u201d even after even after you&#8217;ve repaired dozens of files, making it an excellent choice for users who need to fix multiple corrupted videos and don\u2019t want to spend any money.<\/div>\n<p>Unlike many other similar online tools, Clever Online Video Repair takes user privacy very seriously. All uploaded videos are automatically deleted from their servers, so you can rest assured, knowing your private moments won&#8217;t linger on some unknown server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To use Clever Online Video Repair, you need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/repair.cleverfiles.com\/\">Clever Online Video Repair website<\/a> and drag your MOV video file onto the designated area.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Clever-Online-Video-Repair-mov-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drag your MOV video file onto the designated area\" width=\"2246\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Provide a healthy sample video recorded by the same camera and using the exact same settings as the video you&#8217;re trying to repair. You can use an older video from your archive or record a new one to a different storage device than the one on which your corrupted video is located.<img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Clever-Online-Video-Repair-mov-corrupt.jpg\" alt=\"Provide a healthy sample video\" width=\"2246\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Download the repaired video file to your computer.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Clever-Online-Video-Repair-mov-download.jpg\" alt=\"Download the repaired video file\" width=\"2246\" height=\"1728\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You will be asked to sign in or create a user account to access the repaired video.<\/p>\n<h4>Option B: Try Untrunc<\/h4>\n<p>For those who prefer an offline solution, <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/anthwlock\/untrunc\">Untrunc<\/a> with its optional graphical user interface is a solid choice. It&#8217;s an open-source tool that can repair MOV (and MP4, M4V, 3GP) files using a working video file as a reference.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the GUI is included by default only with Windows builds, and macOS and Linux users are expected to build it themselves, which isn\u2019t something even many power users can do. However, you can still use Untrunc on macOS via Terminal. While it\u2019s not as convenient as the graphical interface, it\u2019s a workable solution if you&#8217;re comfortable with the command-line. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, download the latest version of Untrunc (<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ponchio\/untrunc\">download ZIP from GitHub<\/a>). Next, download the latest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/libav\/libav\/\">Libav<\/a>. Unzip both, and make sure to place the Libav contents inside the libav folder in Untrunc.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/untrunc-github-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Download the latest version of Untrunc\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1599\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Open Terminal, navigate to the libav folder inside the Untrunc directory, and run the following commands:<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<code>cd untrunc\/libav<\/code><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<code>.\/configure<\/code><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<code>make<\/code><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<code>cd ..<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/untrunc-install.jpg\" alt=\"Compile Untrunc\" width=\"1526\" height=\"830\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, compile Untrunc. In the main Untrunc directory, run:<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<code>g++ -o untrunc -I.\/libav file.cpp main.cpp track.cpp atom.cpp codec_*.cpp codecstats.cpp codec.cpp mp4.cpp log.cpp -L.\/libav\/libavformat -lavformat -L.\/libav\/libavcodec -lavcodec -L.\/libav\/libavresample -lavresample -L.\/libav\/libavutil -lavutil -lpthread -lz<\/code>\n<\/li>\n<li>After successful compilation, you can now use Untrunc. Place a working MOV file and the corrupted MOV video in the same folder. Run the command in Terminal:.\/untrunc working_file.mov broken_file.mov<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/untrunc-fix-mov.jpg\" alt=\"Untrunc will create a new file named something like broken_file.mov\" width=\"1526\" height=\"830\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If successful, Untrunc will create a new file named something like broken_file_fixed.mov that you can then try to play.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While it may require a bit more effort than online tools, Untrunc can be very effective, and it won&#8217;t cost you any money to try it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_change_the_file_format_to_avi_and_play_it_using_vlc\"><\/span>Method 2: Change the File Format to AVI and Play It Using VLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method involves a bit of file extension trickery and leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\">VLC Media Player&#8217;s<\/a> built-in repair capabilities. It&#8217;s not guaranteed to work for severely corrupted files, but it&#8217;s quick, easy, and free to try.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make a copy of your original corrupted MOV file. We&#8217;re going to be messing with file extensions, and it&#8217;s always better to be safe than sorry.<\/li>\n<li>Take your copy and change its file extension from .MOV to .AVI. For example, \u201ccorrupted_video.mov\u201d becomes \u201ccorrupted_video.avi\u201d. To do this on a Mac, you can right-click the file, select \u201cGet Info,\u201d and then change the extension in the \u201cName &amp; Extension\u201d field.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mov-corrupted-avi.jpg\" alt=\"Change the extension to .avi\" width=\"2264\" height=\"1526\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\">Download and install VLC Media Player<\/a> from its official website. VLC is available for all major platforms, but only the Windows, macOS, and Linux versions have the repair feature we need\u2014the mobile versions, for example, won&#8217;t help you.<\/li>\n<li>Launch VLC and open Preferences\/Settings in the top-left corner of the screen. Navigate to Input\/Codecs tab. Look for an option called Repair AVI Files. Make sure the option is set to Ask for action or Always fix.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vlc-always-fix-1.jpg\" alt=\"Set to Ask for action or Always fix\" width=\"2294\" height=\"1602\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Try playing your renamed file in VLC. If the Repair AVI Files option is set to Ask for action, you will also need to confirm the repair process. With any luck, VLC will repair the file and play it without any major issues. Unfortunately, I wasn&#8217;t lucky, and VLC didn&#8217;t manage to repair my video, as the screenshot below shows.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mov_corrupted-vlc.jpg\" alt=\"VLC didn\u2019t manage to repair the video\" width=\"2098\" height=\"1368\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note, however, that you might experience some skipping during playback. That&#8217;s because this method is telling VLC to try its hardest to play whatever data it can find in the file, even if it&#8217;s not perfectly structured. While this trick has saved many of my videos in the past, it&#8217;s not perfect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_re-encode_the_video_with_handbrake\"><\/span>Method 3: Re-Encode the Video with HandBrake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Re-encoding is the process of decoding the existing video data and then encoding it again from scratch. This can often bypass corruption issues and essentially rebuild the video file structure.<\/p>\n<p>For this method, I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/\">HandBrake<\/a>. It&#8217;s a powerful, open-source video transcoder that&#8217;s completely free and incredibly capable, which is why it&#8217;s loved by many and commonly recommended on online forums and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/Is-Handbrake-a-good-software\">question-answer sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbrake.fr\/downloads.php\">Download and install HandBrake<\/a> for macOS from its official website.<\/li>\n<li>Launch HandBrake and click on &#8220;Open Source&#8221; to select your corrupted video file or drop it into the designated area.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mov-handbrake-open.jpg\" alt=\"Select your corrupted video\" width=\"2034\" height=\"1548\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose a preset. For general use, &#8220;Fast 1080p30&#8221; is a good choice.\u00a0You can adjust the Constant Quality slider in the Video tab if you want to. A value between 18-24 usually provides a good balance between quality and file size.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mov-handbrake-video.jpg\" alt=\"Choose a preset\" width=\"2034\" height=\"1548\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the Save As field, give your new video a name and choose where to save it.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Start Encode button to fix MOV video file on Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Tip<\/b>: If HandBrake fails to make your video file playable by re-encoding it, then I recommend you give it one extra try using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterencoder.com\/\">Shutter Encoder<\/a>, an alternative to HandBrake that boasts a nice user interface and plenty of impressive capabilities.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_use_recovery_software_to_recover_videos_lost_during_recording_interruptions\"><\/span>How to Use Recovery Software to Recover Videos Lost During Recording Interruptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the issue isn&#8217;t just corruption\u2014your video file might be missing entirely because the logical references leading to its physical location on the storage device haven&#8217;t been recorded. Since there&#8217;s no visible file, there&#8217;s also nothing to repair.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>In such cases, you first need to recover the missing MOV video file using data recovery software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>The main one is that it&#8217;s incredibly user-friendly while still being powerful enough to recover lost video files in various scenarios. It supports a wide range of file formats, including MOV, and can recover files from virtually any storage device, be it your computer&#8217;s hard drive, an SD card from your camera, or even a USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To recover your missing MOV files using Disk Drill:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\">Download and install Disk Drill<\/a> for macOS from the official website.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-7573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/disk-drill-install.jpg\" alt=\"Follow the instructions provided\" width=\"1436\" height=\"1156\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Connect the device where your video was being recorded (e.g., camera, phone, or memory card) to your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Launch Disk Drill and select the connected device from the list. Click the Search for lost data button to start scanning.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-mov.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Search for lost data button\" width=\"2468\" height=\"1634\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the scan is complete, use the file type filter or simply type &#8220;.mov&#8221; into the search bar to display all MOV files Disk Drill found. You can also preview the videos to locate your lost recording. However, if the video is severely corrupted, you may only see the MOV icon in the preview, as shown in the screenshot.<\/li>\n<li>Select the video you want to recover and click the Recover button. Finally, choose a safe location on your computer to save the recovered video.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-mov-recovery.jpg\" alt=\"Select the video you want to recover and click Recover\" width=\"2468\" height=\"1634\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that while Disk Drill can often recover lost videos, success isn\u2019t guaranteed. The sooner you attempt recovery after the interruption, the better your chances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If there&#8217;s something I&#8217;ve learned as a tech writer over the years, it&#8217;s that every issue has a solution. What&#8217;s great is that the solutions to common problems like the corruption of MOV files have been becoming easier and easier to use. Now, in 2025, just about anyone can repair video corruption thanks to online tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/repair.cleverfiles.com\/\">Clever Online Video Repair service<\/a>. Who knows, maybe in 5 years, you&#8217;ll be able to just tell your computer or smartphone what&#8217;s wrong with your video, and it&#8217;ll fix it automatically!<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_mov_video_repair_tools_for_mac_work\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                How do MOV video repair tools for Mac work?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Video repair tools analyze the structure of your MOV file, identifying corrupted sections and attempting to rebuild or bypass them. Some tools may also use reference files (healthy videos from the same device) to fill in gaps in the corrupted file&#8217;s structure.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_there_any_free_video_repair_tools_available_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                Are there any free video repair tools available on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, there are several free video repair tools available. The most convenient ones work completely online, allowing you to upload your video file from any device. A good example is <strong>Clever Online Video Repair<\/strong>, which works with files up to 5 GB in size.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_repair_a_corrupted_mov_file_that_wont_play_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                Can I repair a corrupted MOV file that won't play on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                In many cases, yes. Unplayable MOV files are often repairable using specialized video repair tools. The success rate depends on the extent of the corruption and the capabilities of the selected repair tool.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_repair_a_mov_file_that_is_freezing_or_stuttering_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Can I repair a MOV file that is freezing or stuttering on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Freezing or stuttering in video files is often caused by corrupted frames or issues with the file&#8217;s index. Many video repair tools can fix these problems by rebuilding the video file index.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_video_file_index\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                What is the video file index?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The video file index, also known as the video index or file index table, is a structured set of metadata within a video file that acts as a roadmap for the file&#8217;s content. It contains information about the location and timing of keyframes, audio samples, and other important elements throughout the video.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq6\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_repair_the_mov_file_on_a_mac_that_has_audio_but_no_video_or_vice_versa\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq6\">\r\n                Can I repair the MOV file on a Mac that has audio but no video (or vice versa)?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, it&#8217;s often possible to repair videos with missing audio or video streams. This type of corruption usually occurs when one stream (audio or video) is damaged while the other remains intact. Specialized video repair tools can sometimes reconstruct the missing stream or remove it from the file.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq7\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_repair_a_corrupted_mov_file_on_a_mac_that_has_been_encrypted\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq7\">\r\n                Can I repair a corrupted MOV file on a Mac that has been encrypted?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq7\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Repairing encrypted video files is challenging because most repair tools need to analyze the file&#8217;s content, which is obscured by encryption. If you have the decryption key, you must first decrypt the file and then attempt to repair it.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq8\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_video_repair_tools_work_with_all_mov_codecs\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq8\">\r\n                Do video repair tools work with all MOV codecs?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq8\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                No, some video repair tools work only with common codecs like H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC). That&#8217;s why you must always pick the right tool for the job (not necessarily the one that supports the most codecs).\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq9\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_the_size_of_a_video_file_affect_the_repair_process\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq9\">\r\n                How does the size of a video file affect the repair process?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq9\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Larger files generally take longer to analyze and repair. What&#8217;s more, some online repair tools may have file size limits. Additionally, larger files are more likely to have multiple points of corruption.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq10\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_video_header_and_how_can_it_cause_corruption\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq10\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq10\">\r\n                What is the video header, and how can it cause corruption?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq10\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The video header is the part of a video file that contains metadata about the file&#8217;s format, codec, resolution, and other important information. Corruption in the header can prevent media players from properly interpreting the file.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOV file corruption is a common problem responsible for many lost video moments. Fortunately, you can repair a corrupt MOV file on a Mac using the five methods I\u2019ll describe in this article. 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