Convert MOV to Audio
Pick your output format. The video track is discarded; only the audio is saved.
MOV to MP3
MOV → MP3
Extract audio from iPhone or Mac MOV video and save as universally compatible MP3.
MOV to WAV
MOV → WAV
Extract uncompressed WAV audio from MOV for professional editing in any DAW.
MOV to M4A
MOV → M4A
Extract the AAC audio track from iPhone MOV as M4A — no re-encoding, no quality loss.
Which audio format should you choose?
MOV to MP3 — best for sharing
MP3 plays on every device without exceptions. Perfect for sharing iPhone recordings, podcast audio, or voice notes. Use 192–320 kbps for good quality.
MOV to WAV — best for editing
Uncompressed WAV is what every DAW wants. If you're recording video for its audio (interviews, field recordings, voice-overs), extract to WAV and edit from there.
MOV to M4A — best for Apple workflows
iPhone MOV files contain AAC audio. Extracting to M4A is essentially a lossless stream copy — no quality loss, dramatically smaller than WAV, perfect for Apple Music and iPhone playback.
How the extraction works
A MOV file is Apple's QuickTime container holding separate video and audio streams. This converter opens it in your browser with FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, drops the video stream, and saves only the audio in the format you choose. iPhone and Mac recordings carry AAC audio; professional cameras and some screen recorders store uncompressed PCM — both extract cleanly, and your original MOV is never modified or uploaded.
The output choice sets the workflow: M4A keeps the audio Apple-native, WAV decodes it once into uncompressed PCM for editing, and MP3 re-encodes it for playback on absolutely anything — including the Windows tools that refuse to open MOV in the first place.
What people extract audio from
iPhone interviews & voice-first videos
Phones record video by default even when only the words matter. Pull the audio from an interview, memo, or moment worth keeping and file it as a proper audio file.
Mac screen recordings
Narrated demos and tutorials recorded on a Mac land as MOV. Extract the narration for notes, documentation, or reuse in another edit.
Music & rehearsal clips
Performances filmed on iPhone become playlist-ready audio at a hundredth of the storage.
Cross-platform handoffs
Many Windows tools will not open MOV at all. Extracting the audio to MP3 or WAV sidesteps the container problem entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this MOV audio extractor free?
Yes. AudioUtils is free. The free tier extracts a 10-second audio preview. Pro ($9/mo) removes the limit so you can extract audio from full-length MOV files up to 500 MB.
What is a MOV file?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime movie container format. It's the default recording format on iPhone (before HEVC) and for screen recordings on Mac. MOV files contain video alongside AAC audio. Many Windows programs don't open MOV natively, making audio extraction and conversion essential for cross-platform workflows.
Does extracting audio from MOV lose quality?
MOV files typically contain AAC audio. Extracting to M4A rewraps the AAC stream without re-encoding — zero quality loss. Extracting to WAV decodes to uncompressed PCM — also zero quality loss. Extracting to MP3 re-encodes from AAC to MP3, introducing a small generation loss. For best quality, extract to M4A or WAV.
Can I extract audio from iPhone video recordings?
Yes. iPhone video files use the MOV container with AAC audio. AudioUtils can extract that audio track as MP3 for sharing, WAV for editing, or M4A for Apple device playback — all without uploading your video anywhere.
What is the difference between MOV and MP4?
MOV is Apple's proprietary QuickTime container; MP4 is the universal ISO standard. Both can contain similar video and audio codecs. MOV is the default on Apple hardware; MP4 has broader cross-platform support. Most video players handle both, but some Windows tools only accept MP4.
How large will the extracted audio be?
A fraction of the video. The audio track in a 1 GB iPhone recording is typically 10-20 MB as M4A or MP3, because video makes up nearly all of the file size. WAV output is larger — about 10 MB per minute — since it is uncompressed for editing.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Extraction runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WebAssembly — the MOV is processed on your own device and the audio handed back as a download. Personal footage never touches a server.
Do professional camera MOV files work too?
Yes. MOV files from cameras and screen-recording tools — including ones that store uncompressed PCM audio instead of AAC — extract cleanly. PCM sources extracted to WAV are perfectly lossless.