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Extract the audio track from your QuickTime MOV video file and save it as an uncompressed WAV audio file — no software to install, no account needed.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile converts QuickTime to WAV using FFmpeg, a professional-grade multimedia framework, to transcode QuickTime files to WAV format with optimized codec settings and quality preservation. Free with no signup required. Files are encrypted during transfer and automatically deleted from our servers after conversion.
QuickTime vs WAV: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | MOV | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video container (Apple QuickTime) | Audio format |
| Compression | H.264/H.265 video + AAC/PCM audio | Uncompressed PCM |
| File size | Medium to large | Large (lossless) |
| Audio quality | Good (varies by codec) | Perfect (lossless) |
| Video track | Yes | No |
| Playback support | Apple devices, QuickTime, VLC | Universal |
| Best for | iPhone/Mac video, professional editing | Audio editing, archiving |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Extract audio from iPhone recordings
iPhone and iPad videos are saved as MOV files. Extract the audio as WAV to use in podcast production, music projects, or any workflow that requires uncompressed audio.
Pull music or dialogue from a QuickTime clip
Have a MOV file with a musical performance, interview, or voiceover? Extract the audio track as WAV for lossless editing in GarageBand, Logic Pro, or any DAW.
Prepare interview audio for transcription
Recorded an interview or meeting on an Apple device in MOV format? Extract the audio as WAV for use with professional transcription software or speech-to-text APIs.
Separate audio from Mac screen recordings
macOS screen recordings are saved as MOV files. Extract just the audio track as WAV to use as narration, system audio, or voiceover in other video projects.
Who Uses This Conversion
Tailored guidance for different workflows
Podcasters
- Pull the audio from a recorded QuickTime interview or webinar and publish it as a WAV episode
- Convert a QuickTime livestream recording to WAV so listeners can catch up on the go
Musicians & Producers
- Extract a performance take from a QuickTime video into WAV to edit in your DAW
- Rip reference audio from a QuickTime clip to WAV for sampling or transcription
Content Creators
- Convert a QuickTime recording to WAV to reuse the soundtrack as background audio or a voiceover
- Turn a QuickTime talk into a WAV audiogram or clip for social platforms
How to Convert QuickTime to WAV
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Upload your MOV file
Click the upload area or drag and drop your QuickTime MOV video file. Files up to 25MB (free tier; 100MB with eligible paid browser access) are supported.
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Start the conversion
ChangeThisFile sends your file securely to our server where FFmpeg extracts the audio track and encodes it as an uncompressed WAV file.
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Download your WAV file
Once conversion is complete, download your WAV audio file. Your original file is automatically deleted from our servers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WAV is uncompressed and lossless. If the MOV contains PCM audio, it will be extracted with zero quality loss. If the MOV uses AAC audio (common in iPhone videos), WAV preserves what's there without re-encoding losses — though the original AAC compression remains.
No. WAV is a pure audio format. ChangeThisFile extracts only the audio track from your MOV video — the video stream is discarded.
WAV is uncompressed, making it ideal for audio editing, professional post-production, or archiving. MP3 re-encodes the audio with additional lossy compression. Choose WAV when you'll be editing or further processing the audio.
Most MOV files convert in under 30 seconds. Larger or longer files may take up to a minute depending on file size and server load.
Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is automatically deleted from our servers immediately after conversion. We do not store, share, or analyze your files.
ChangeThisFile uses FFmpeg, which supports all common MOV audio codecs including AAC, PCM, MP3, and AC-3. All will be extracted and converted to WAV correctly.
Yes. iPhone MOV videos are fully supported. The AAC audio track inside the MOV will be extracted and saved as a WAV file.
If the MOV file contains no audio stream, the conversion will fail or produce an empty file. Some video-only MOV files may not have audio — check your source file first.
Currently ChangeThisFile processes one file at a time. You can convert files one after another — each conversion is fast and free with no account required.
No. ChangeThisFile processes MOV files entirely on our servers using FFmpeg. You don't need QuickTime Player, Apple software, or any local software installed.
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