Alternatively, click on the Share icon in the preview window, and from the pop-up dialog box that opens, choose the File option. Now click on the File button in the top toolbar and go to Share > File.

Once the encode has finished you will be able to play your MP4 file in any QuickTime compatible application or on any MP4 compatible device. Here are the simple steps you need to follow to export iMovie to MP4: Launch iMovie on your device and import the video you wish to convert. Once the video is exported, you can view and share it as you wish. You can find further information on how to customize the video export settings in the support section of this site. Use this method if you want to export an HD video to a folder on your Mac. If you wish to customise the Exporter Settings you can use the Format, Video and Audio Tabs located under the Template drop down box. If you are happy with the template settings, Click 'OK' and proceed to the next step. In this example we have chosen 'MP4 - iPod MPEG-4 (3ivx) - Best'. Select 'Movie to 3ivx MPEG-4' from the 'Export:' popup menu, then choose 'Options.'.įrom the 'Set to Template' drop down box choose the desired template and quality level. Type in a name for the video clip you are going to create and select the location where you would like to save it. In the QuickTime tab, select 'Expert Settings' from the 'Compress movie for:' pop-up menu.

Choose 'Export.' from the iMovie's File menu.

Save imovie as mp4