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MOV to MP3 Converter

Extract audio from your iPhone recordings, Mac screen captures, and QuickTime videos as universally compatible MP3 files. This is the quickest way to get shareable audio from Apple device recordings without any complex editing software.

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MOV files from Apple devices contain high-quality AAC audio. Extraction to MP3 at 192kbps+ preserves virtually all the audio quality.

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How to Convert MOV to MP3

  1. 1

    Upload your MOV video file.

  2. 2

    Select MP3 as the audio format.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download the MP3.

MOV vs MP3 — Format Comparison

FeatureMOVMP3
Full NameApple QuickTime MovieMPEG Audio Layer III
TypeVideoAudio
CodecH.264 / ProRes / HEVCMPEG-1 Audio Layer III
LosslessNoNo
Extension.mov.mp3
Best ForiPhone and iPad video recordingMusic distribution and downloads

MOV Strengths

  • Native support on Apple devices and macOS
  • Supports high-quality ProRes codec
  • Excellent for video editing workflows

MP3 Strengths

  • Universal compatibility across all devices and platforms
  • Small file sizes (typically 3-5 MB per song)
  • Supported by every media player and browser

Frequently Asked Questions

When to Convert MOV to MP3

  • Extracting audio from iPhone voice recordings
  • Getting audio from Mac screen recordings
  • Converting QuickTime exports to MP3 for sharing
  • Creating podcast content from video recordings

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