Does Snapchat Spotlight support MOV files?
Apple's QuickTime container - the default export from iPhone camera rolls and Final Cut Pro
MOV support for Spotlight is not established by the linked Snapchat help page.
The official instructions describe creating and posting a video Snap, but do not enumerate supported file containers. We have not recorded a MOV upload test. Try a copy in your current composer; an H.264 MP4 is a fallback to test if the MOV is rejected.
Convert MOV to MP4 →Source: Snapchat: Post Snaps to Spotlight. Spotlight workflow; this help page does not enumerate containers. Checked 2026-09-12.
Frequently asked
Does Snapchat Spotlight support MOV?
MOV support for Spotlight is not established by the linked Snapchat help page. The official instructions describe creating and posting a video Snap, but do not enumerate supported file containers. We have not recorded a MOV upload test. Try a copy in your current composer; an H.264 MP4 is a fallback to test if the MOV is rejected.
What format should I convert MOV to for Snapchat Spotlight?
MP4 - a widely supported video container; acceptance also depends on the video and audio codecs inside it. Converting MOV to MP4 runs entirely in your browser with the converter linked below.
How do I check whether my MOV file will upload cleanly to Snapchat Spotlight?
Open the Koldflux File Doctor, drop in the file, and pick Snapchat Spotlight. It reads the container, codec, resolution, duration and file size locally and reports pass / warn / fail against the documented Snapchat Spotlight constraints.