This repository provides a Quick Action workflow for macOS that utilizes FFmpeg to convert video files from .mov to .mp4. This solution is designed for users looking to automate video conversions using the native Automator app on macOS with the power and flexibility of FFmpeg.

• Simple Integration: Easy setup using macOS's native Automator application.
• High Flexibility: Converts .mov files to .mp4 format, with potential to customize the script for other formats.
• Notification System: Utilizes macOS notifications to alert the user upon successful or failed conversions.

Before you set up the Quick Action, ensure you have the following installed on your macOS:

• Homebrew
• FFmpeg: Install it via Homebrew using the command:

  brew install ffmpeg

After installation, you can locate the FFmpeg installation folder by running:

which ffmpeg

This command will output the path to the FFmpeg executable, typically /usr/local/bin/ffmpeg or /opt/homebrew/bin/ffmpeg on Apple Silicon (M1, M2) Macs.

In the script, change the FFmpeg installation folder location, just after "# Execute ffmpeg conversion"

1. Open Automator on your Mac.
2. Create a new document and choose 'Quick Action'.
3. Set up the Quick Action:
   • Workflow receives current 'movie files' in 'any application'.
   • Add a 'Run Shell Script' action.
   • Shell: /bin/zsh
   • Pass input: 'as arguments'.
   • Copy and paste the script from the convert.sh file in this repository into the Automator script area.

To use the Quick Action:

• Right-click on any .mov file.
• Navigate to Quick Actions and select Convert to MP4.
• You will receive a notification once the conversion is either successful or if it fails.

You can modify the script in the Automator to handle different formats or to change the output directory. Adjust the FFmpeg command-line arguments as needed for different video or audio codecs.

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to suggest improvements or add new features.

This project is open-sourced under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more details.

• This workflow utilizes FFmpeg, a powerful multimedia framework that supports a wide range of video and audio formats.