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Extract the audio from your QuickTime MOV video and save it as WMA — the Windows Media Audio format. Useful for sharing Apple video audio with Windows Media Player users and legacy Windows devices.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your QuickTime MOV video and encodes it as WMA using FFmpeg on our secure servers. WMA works natively in Windows Media Player and is compatible with Xbox and Windows-based media devices. Files are auto-deleted, free with no signup required.
QuickTime vs WMA: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | MOV (QuickTime) | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Apple proprietary video container | Microsoft proprietary audio format |
| Developer | Apple Computer | Microsoft |
| Audio codec | AAC, PCM, or ALAC | Windows Media Audio codec |
| Platform | macOS, iOS native | Windows, Xbox, Windows Mobile native |
| File size | Large (includes video) | Small — comparable to MP3 |
| Cross-platform | Requires QuickTime or VLC on Windows | Limited outside Windows without codecs |
| Use case | Apple video workflows | Windows Media Player, corporate Windows, Xbox |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Share Apple video audio with Windows Media Player users
Windows Media Player does not support MOV natively. Converting the audio to WMA creates a file that opens immediately in Windows Media Player without requiring QuickTime or additional codec installation on the Windows machine.
Transfer iPhone recording audio to Windows devices
iPhone videos are MOV files. If you need to share the audio from an iPhone recording with someone on Windows who uses Windows Media Player, converting to WMA ensures they can open it without any extra setup.
Create WMA audio for Xbox media libraries
Xbox consoles support WMA for media playback from USB drives or network shares. Convert MOV video audio to WMA to listen to it through an Xbox home theater system.
Distribute Apple-sourced audio in Windows corporate settings
Corporate Windows environments often rely on Windows Media Player for audio. Convert MOV recordings — from Mac-using employees' video calls or screen recordings — to WMA for distribution through Windows-centric systems.
Create audio from Final Cut Pro exports for Windows users
Final Cut Pro exports MOV files optimized for Apple environments. Extract audio as WMA to share content with Windows-based collaborators who cannot easily play MOV files without third-party players.
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 WMA episode
- Convert a QuickTime livestream recording to WMA so listeners can catch up on the go
Musicians & Producers
- Extract a performance take from a QuickTime video into WMA to edit in your DAW
- Rip reference audio from a QuickTime clip to WMA for sampling or transcription
Content Creators
- Convert a QuickTime recording to WMA to reuse the soundtrack as background audio or a voiceover
- Turn a QuickTime talk into a WMA audiogram or clip for social platforms
How to Convert QuickTime to WMA
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Upload your MOV file
Drag and drop your .mov file onto the converter or click to browse and select it. The free tier accepts files up to 25MB; eligible paid browser access accepts up to 100MB.
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Server-side WMA encoding
Your MOV is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the audio stream (AAC, PCM, or ALAC), encoding it as WMA. The video track is discarded. Processing completes in seconds.
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Download your WMA file
Click Download to save the .wma file. Both the original MOV and converted WMA are automatically deleted from our servers after you download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Windows Media Player does not support MOV natively. It requires Apple's QuickTime codec or a third-party codec pack. Converting to WMA removes this dependency entirely.
Yes. WMA is a lossy codec. Converting from AAC (typical in MOV) to WMA involves re-encoding with some quality loss. At 192 kbps WMA output, the difference from the source is generally imperceptible to most listeners.
FFmpeg encodes WMA at a high quality bitrate by default, typically 192 kbps. This provides excellent audio quality for music, speech, and podcast content.
Yes. VLC Media Player supports both MOV and WMA on all platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It is the most reliable cross-platform solution for these formats.
Yes. Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S support WMA playback from USB drives, network shares (SMB), and Microsoft's media ecosystem. Convert MOV audio to WMA for easy Xbox media playback.
WMA supports Windows Media metadata: title, artist, album, genre, year, track number, and cover art. These can be edited in Windows Media Player or a tag editor like Mp3tag.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no subscription, no limits on conversions.
Yes. WMA Pro supports multi-channel audio including 5.1 surround. Standard WMA outputs stereo audio. FFmpeg defaults to stereo WMA output for broad compatibility.
Typically just a few seconds. FFmpeg only processes the audio stream, which is much faster than video transcoding. Longer recordings may take up to 30 seconds.
Yes. All uploads use HTTPS encryption and files are automatically deleted from our servers right after conversion. We do not store, view, or share your files.
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