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.
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.