Does converting MOV to WAV extract audio losslessly?

The audio is extracted from the MOV container and converted to uncompressed PCM WAV format. If the original MOV contains AAC or other compressed audio, it is decoded to PCM first. The resulting WAV file contains full-quality uncompressed audio suitable for editing in any DAW.

Why is the WAV file so much larger than the MOV?

WAV stores uncompressed audio (PCM), which takes roughly 10 MB per minute at CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo). The audio in MOV files is typically compressed with AAC at around 1 MB per minute. The WAV file is larger because it contains the full uncompressed audio data.

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What is MOV?

MOV is Apple's video container format, used by iPhones, iPads, and QuickTime. It stores video (H.264, HEVC) alongside audio tracks (AAC, ALAC, PCM). MOV is the default recording format on all Apple devices.

When you need just the audio from a MOV recording — a voice memo captured as video, a podcast interview, or a soundtrack from a clip — extracting it as WAV gives you lossless, editable audio.

What is WAV?

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) stores uncompressed PCM audio — the raw digital representation of sound. Created by Microsoft and IBM in 1991, WAV is the standard format for professional audio editing.

WAV files are large (roughly 10 MB per minute at CD quality) but contain the full audio data with zero compression artifacts. Every DAW, audio editor, and media player supports WAV natively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this extract audio losslessly?

The audio is extracted from the MOV container and converted to uncompressed PCM WAV. If the original contains AAC audio, it is decoded to PCM. The resulting WAV contains full-quality uncompressed audio suitable for editing in any DAW.

Can I extract audio from iPhone videos?

Yes. iPhones record video in MOV format with AAC audio. This converter extracts the audio track and converts it to WAV, which you can import into GarageBand, Audacity, Logic Pro, or any other audio editor.

Why is the WAV file larger than the MOV?

WAV stores uncompressed audio (PCM), roughly 10 MB per minute at CD quality. The audio in MOV is typically compressed AAC at about 1 MB per minute. The WAV audio file can be larger than the compressed audio portion of the video, but it won't be larger than the full MOV file (which includes the video track).

Is this MOV to WAV converter free?

Yes. Convertio.com offers free MOV to WAV conversion with no watermarks, no registration, and no email required. Your files are encrypted during transfer and automatically deleted within 2 hours.

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