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MOV at a glance
MOV
Apple's QuickTime file format predates and influenced later MP4-family standards, which is why MOV and MP4 feel related even when they serve somewhat different operational roles.
KRA at a glance
KRA
Krita's native format reflects the rise of open-source digital painting as a serious creative workflow rather than only a hobbyist alternative.
Format comparison
| Feature | MOV | KRA |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1991 | 2005 |
| Inventor | Apple | Krita / KDE community |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MOV
- Your source file is already in MOV.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KRA.
- MOV is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use KRA
- Your target workflow expects KRA.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KRA.
- KRA is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MOV to KRA?
Convert to KRA when the artwork needs to remain editable in Krita, especially for painting-heavy or layered illustration workflows.
It is the right target for preserving native editability during digital-art production.
What changes when converting MOV to KRA?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KRA removes animation support. Moving to KRA adds layer support. Moving to KRA removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting MOV to KRA?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.