Movavi Video Converter 22.5.0 — Mac build

Converting media files on a Mac often means juggling formats, codecs, and device requirements. Movavi Video Converter 21 Premium handles the heavy lifting, but first you need to know if your machine can run it.

Converts video, audio, and images between common formats

• Converting video, audio, and image files between common formats like MP4, MP3, and FLAC.
• Basic editing before conversion: trim, crop, rotate, add subtitles or watermarks, adjust color, stabilize footage, or reduce noise.
• Turning video into GIFs or preparing files for specific devices from Apple, Samsung, Nokia, or Sony via ready-made profiles.
• Speeding up batch conversions with SuperSpeed mode.

Requires macOS 10.13 or later and runs under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon

• Requires macOS 10.13 or later and an Intel 64-bit Mac. Apple Silicon users will need to run it under Rosetta 2.
• Interface is available in 13 languages, including English, French, German, and Japanese.

Runs on Intel or under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs

Version 22.5.0 runs on macOS 10.13 or newer and requires a 64-bit Intel processor. If you are on an Apple Silicon Mac, the application runs under Rosetta 2 without a native ARM build. That means Intel-native performance, not optimized for the M-series architecture, but the application should launch and function as designed.

The installer uses a disk image that mounts like a virtual drive. macOS's Gatekeeper will block the unsigned executable, so you need to open the terminal and press Enter to bypass that check before dragging the application to your Applications folder. Once copied, launch normally. No extra libraries or dependencies are needed beyond the OS version requirement.

Because the app supports batch conversion, you can queue up a folder of files and walk away. The SuperSpeed mode accelerates processing, though it prioritizes speed over file size, a trade-off built into the feature. The editing tools—trim, crop, rotate, color correction, noise reduction, stabilization, subtitles, text, and watermarks—are applied before the conversion step, so you can fix common issues in one pass instead of using a separate editor.

SuperSpeed mode is now the default choice for most conversions

The current build is version 22.5.0. In earlier versions, the conversion engine handled the same input and output format list, but the 22.x line brought refinements to the SuperSpeed mode, making it the default choice for most conversions. The ready-made device profiles now cover more recent Apple, Samsung, Nokia, and Sony models, which saves a few steps when transferring files to a tablet or phone. The editing panel also saw small layout adjustments in the 22 series—buttons for crop and trim are a bit more obvious, and the text overlay tool now previews font changes in real time.

For users extracting audio from video, the output format list now defaults to AAC or MP3 depending on the source, which cuts one menu selection. The GIF export still works the same way: load a clip, set start and end points, and convert. No new codec support was added in 22.5.0, so the format list remains at AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, WebM, WMV for video output and AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA for audio.

Compared with similar Mac apps

Three other Mac conversion tools overlap with Movavi Video Converter: HandBrake, FFmpeg (via a GUI like Permute or Shutter Encoder), and Format Factory for Mac. Each has a different angle.

HandBrake is free and handles video-only conversions with strong codec control, but it does not convert audio files, images, or batch folders in one go. You also cannot add watermarks or text overlays without an external editor. Movavi bundles all of that into one interface and includes audio and image output. HandBrake requires more manual tuning for device profiles; Movavi's presets cover common devices.

Permute is a paid macOS-native converter that emphasizes drag-and-drop simplicity and batch processing. It supports video, audio, and images, similar to Movavi. The key difference is editing: Permute does not include stabilization, noise reduction, or subtitle insertion. Movavi's built-in editor means you do not need a second app for basic fixes. Permute also lacks a SuperSpeed mode toggle, though its speed is decent on Apple Silicon. For Intel Macs, Movavi's SuperSpeed mode is a more explicit performance option.

Format Factory for Mac offers a similar format list and device profiles, but its interface feels one generation older. Movavi's color correction and stabilization tools give it an edge for users who want to clean up footage without launching a separate video editor. Format Factory also does not support image output formats like BMP or TIFF, which Movavi includes.

Batch converts a folder of MKV files to MP4 in sequence

Can I convert a folder of MKV files to MP4 in one batch?
Yes. Select the folder containing your MKV files, choose MP4 as the output format, and the app processes each file sequentially. SuperSpeed mode works here.

Will the app run on my 2016 MacBook Pro with macOS 10.13?
Yes. The minimum requirement is macOS 10.13 and an Intel 64-bit processor. Your machine fits both.

Does it work on an M2 Mac?
It works under Rosetta 2, the Intel-to-ARM translation layer built into macOS. No native M-series version is available, so you are running Intel code on Apple Silicon. It functions, but it is not optimized for the ARM architecture.

Can I remove the audio from a video and keep the video silent?
Yes. Load the video, go to the editing tools, and mute the audio track before converting. The output file retains the video stream without sound.

What languages is the interface available in?
Thirteen languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, French, and Japanese.

Do I need to install additional codecs?
No. The application includes its own codecs for all supported input and output formats. You install the app and convert immediately.

Device profiles match common screen sizes and codecs for multi-device users

Users who regularly move video between devices—exporting from a camera to an Android tablet, or from an old recorder to a modern TV—benefit from the device profiles. The Apple, Samsung, Nokia, and Sony presets match common screen sizes and codec restrictions, so you do not have to guess the right settings.

Batch converters who deal with multiple files in a folder will save time. Instead of opening each file individually in a tool like HandBrake, you point Movavi at the folder and let it run. The editing tools are also useful for anyone who needs to trim a few seconds, stabilize shaky footage, or add a watermark before distributing the file. Users who only convert single files occasionally may find the interface heavier than needed, but the presets and batch support make it worthwhile for regular work.

People extracting audio from video for podcast clips, music samples, or language study will find the dedicated audio output formats handy. The ability to convert directly to FLAC or Opus gives more flexibility than a basic MP3-only tool.

• macOS 10.13 or later
• Intel 64-bit architecture