The MOV video format is a file container developed by Apple that is often used for video recording. As a "container", it can be thought of as an envelope that holds several tracks together - image, audio, and other data such as timestamps. The image and audio data itself is compressed using a so-called codec, which is a software or algorithm for encoding and decoding data. For some devices, codecs such as H.264 or H.265 are commonly used for MOV files, which allow video to be stored in high quality while maintaining a reasonable file size. This format is particularly popular in the Apple ecosystem, where it is natively supported and allows for easy editing and processing of video in post-production programs.
