Convert MOV to MP3
Extract the audio from your MOV video files and save it as MP3, directly in your browser.
How to convert video to audio in 3 steps
Choose a MOV video file.
Click convert to MP3.
Download your MP3 audio.
Format descriptions
MOV — MOV is Apple's video container (QuickTime). It supports many codecs and is often used for professional editing and Apple devices.
MP3 — MP3 is the best-known compressed audio format. It trades a little quality for much smaller files, making it perfect for music and audiobooks.
Technical comparison: MOV vs MP3
Technical breakdown of the MOV and MP3 specifications: compression, colour, transparency and animation support.
| Property | MOV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | MOV (Apple QuickTime Movie) | MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) |
| Media type | Video | Audio |
| Compression | Hybrid (lossy or lossless) · ProRes / H.264 / HEVC + PCM | Lossy · Psychoacoustic model |
| Color space / bit depth | 8/10/12-bit master | 16-bit, 44.1 kHz |
| Transparency | Partial support | Not applicable |
| Animation | Yes (animated) | No (static) |
| Best for | MOV is Apple's video container (QuickTime). It supports many codecs and is often used for professional editing and Apple devices. | MP3 is the best-known compressed audio format. It trades a little quality for much smaller files, making it perfect for music and audiobooks. |
What happens when converting MOV to MP3?
The MOV data is decoded inside your browser with WebAssembly and re-encoded to the MP3 specification, so no file is ever uploaded to a server. MP3 uses lossy compression: the file gets far lighter, but a small amount of fine detail is discarded in the process. MOV supports animation while MP3 does not, so only the first frame is kept. Audio is re-encoded with the MP3 codec while keeping the original duration, so audio and video stay in sync.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is video to audio conversion?
Video to audio conversion extracts the sound track from a video file, for example from MOV to MP3, keeping only the audio content.
Are my video files uploaded?
No. This tool processes video files directly in your browser. Your video files are never sent to a server.
Which video formats are supported?
This tool converts the audio of MOV video files to MP3, all in your browser.
Is it really free and unlimited?
Yes, the tool is completely free and you can convert as many videos as you want, with no limits.
Does it work on mobile too?
Yes, it works on any modern device, including smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Which format will the result be in?
The converted file will always be in MP3 format, ready to download and use.
About the video to audio converter
Extract and convert the audio from your MOV videos to MP3 for free. Everything happens in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server, and you need no downloads or sign-up to get started.
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