Upload MOV Files
Drag in one or more MOV files up to 250 MB each, then convert them to WAV.
Drop MOV files here
or click to browse your device
Output Settings
Private Conversion
Files are decoded and encoded locally in your browser. They are not uploaded to a server.
Format Notes
- MP3 is best for broad compatibility.
- WAV and AIFF are uncompressed and much larger.
- AAC, OGG, and Opus depend on browser recorder support.
About MOV to WAV Conversion
This tool decodes MOV audio locally in your browser and converts it to WAV. It is useful for extracting uncompressed audio from QuickTime files for editing and transcription. Files are processed on your device, and finished outputs can be downloaded one by one or together as a ZIP.
How to Convert MOV to WAV
- Upload MOV files: Drag and drop files into the upload area or click to browse.
- Choose settings: Adjust bitrate, sample rate, and mono or stereo options where available.
- Convert locally: Start conversion and let the browser process each file in sequence.
- Download results: Save individual WAV files or download the full ZIP.
Why Convert MOV to WAV?
Converting MOV to WAV is useful for extracting uncompressed audio from QuickTime files for editing and transcription. The source file is decoded locally, then written as uncompressed PCM output using your selected settings.
MOV
- Accepted input: .mov, .qt
- Decoded locally in your browser
- Works best when your browser supports the source format
WAV
- Output type: uncompressed PCM
- Mono or stereo output available
- Download single files or a ZIP bundle
Quality and File Size
| Area | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Quality | WAV output is 16-bit PCM. It is much larger than MP3, but it is easy to edit and widely accepted by audio software. |
| Settings | Use Original sample rate to preserve the decoded rate, 44.1 kHz for music, or 48 kHz for video projects. |
| Playback | WAV files play in most browsers, operating systems, editors, and media players. |
Stereo vs Mono
Stereo
Stereo keeps separate left and right channels. Use it for music, ambience, gaming audio, and files where width or direction matters.
Mono
Mono blends audio into one channel. Use it for speech, lectures, voice notes, and smaller spoken-word files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will conversion reduce quality?
Converting to compressed formats can reduce quality, especially at low bitrates. Choose a higher bitrate when preserving detail matters.
Are files uploaded?
No. Files are decoded and converted locally in your browser, so the conversion can run without sending audio to a server.
Which settings should I use?
For music, keep stereo and use a higher bitrate. For voice, mono and a lower bitrate usually keep speech clear while reducing file size.
Can I convert many files?
Yes. Add multiple MOV files, convert them in a batch, then download each result or save everything together as a ZIP.
Browser Support
Browser decoding support varies by input format and output format. If a file cannot be decoded or recorded, try a modern Chromium-based browser or Firefox.