MOV to AAC Converter
Apple MOV files typically contain AAC audio, so extraction is often a direct lossless stream copy. Get a standalone AAC audio file from your QuickTime video — perfect for Apple Music workflows and iOS applications.
Since MOV typically contains AAC audio, extraction is often a direct stream copy with zero quality loss.
How to Convert MOV to AAC
- 1
Upload your MOV file.
- 2
Select AAC output.
- 3
Click Convert and download.
MOV vs AAC — Format Comparison
| Feature | MOV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Apple QuickTime Movie | Advanced Audio Coding |
| Type | Video | Audio |
| Codec | H.264 / ProRes / HEVC | AAC-LC / HE-AAC / AAC-ELD |
| Lossless | No | No |
| Extension | .mov | .aac |
| Best For | iPhone and iPad video recording | Apple Music and iTunes |
MOV Strengths
- Native support on Apple devices and macOS
- Supports high-quality ProRes codec
- Excellent for video editing workflows
AAC Strengths
- Better quality than MP3 at same bitrate
- Native support on Apple devices and iTunes
- Default audio codec in MP4 video containers
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Convert MOV to AAC
- Extracting native AAC audio from Apple recordings
- Creating standalone audio for Apple ecosystem
- Podcast audio extraction
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About Our MOV to AAC Converter
This converter uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) to transform your MOV files into AAC format entirely inside your web browser. When you select a file for conversion, the processing happens locally on your device. Your file is never uploaded to any server, never transmitted over the internet, and never stored anywhere outside your own computer. This privacy-first architecture makes our tool safe for confidential and sensitive content — including legal recordings, medical files, financial presentations, personal media, and any other material you would not want on a third-party server.
The conversion process works by decoding the MOV input using FFmpeg's highly optimized decoders, then encoding the output in AAC format with carefully tuned settings that balance quality and file size. When possible, the tool uses stream copy mode to remux (rewrap) compatible streams without re-encoding, which preserves the original quality with zero generational loss. When re-encoding is necessary due to codec differences between the two formats, the converter uses high-quality encoding settings to minimize any visible or audible quality reduction.
Supported input formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM for video, with automatic detection of the codecs and parameters inside your source file. The output is optimized for maximum compatibility with modern devices and platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and all major web browsers.
Why browser-based conversion is safer: traditional online converters require you to upload your file to a remote server, where it is processed by third-party infrastructure and then made available for download. This workflow exposes your data to interception during upload, unauthorized access on the server, unclear data retention policies, and potential data breaches. Professionals in regulated industries such as healthcare (HIPAA), legal (attorney-client privilege), and finance (SOX, GDPR) often cannot use server-based converters without violating compliance requirements. Our WebAssembly-powered approach eliminates all of these risks by ensuring your data never leaves the browser sandbox on your own device.
The tool handles files up to 500 MB on desktop browsers and 200 MB on mobile devices. No account registration, no software installation, and no recurring subscription is required. Conversion typically completes in seconds for small files and a few minutes for larger ones, depending on your device's processing capabilities. Once the conversion is finished, you can download the result immediately and the source data is discarded from browser memory.