MOV to M4A Converter
Extract audio from a QuickTime MOV video and save it as M4A — the compressed format preferred by Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and iOS.
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Max file size: 200 MB
Your file is processed securely and deleted automatically after conversion.
Output formats shown are based on the file you upload — you may see additional options.
About MOV
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container format, produced by iPhones, iPads, macOS, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro. It bundles video, audio, and metadata together. Audio inside is typically AAC-encoded, though some workflows use PCM.
About M4A
M4A is AAC audio in an MPEG-4 container — the default audio format on Apple devices. It offers better compression efficiency than MP3 at equivalent quality and is natively supported by iTunes, Apple Podcasts, iOS, macOS, and most modern streaming platforms.
When to convert MOV to M4A
If you record video on an iPhone and only need the audio, converting MOV to M4A strips the video and produces a compressed file that is immediately ready for Apple Podcasts, iTunes, or sharing on Apple devices. M4A is smaller than WAV while maintaining better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate. It is a good choice when your audience is primarily on Apple devices, or when you are submitting audio to podcast platforms that accept M4A natively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about QuickAudioConvert.