How to use the MOV to WAV converter
- Choose your MOV video or drop it on the box.
- No quality setting needed: WAV is uncompressed.
- Click "Convert to WAV". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your WAV and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert MOV to WAV?
MOV to WAV is the usual first step when you want to clean up or edit the sound from an iPhone or camera recording in a proper audio editor.
- MOV: iPhone MOV files often use HEVC, which some Windows PCs and older Android phones cannot play.
- WAV: no quality loss.
- WAV: accepted by every audio editor.
Choose WAV rather than MP3 when the audio will be edited further, so every later export starts from full quality.
MOV vs WAV
| MOV | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | QuickTime File Format | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Video | Audio |
| Created by | Apple (1991) | Microsoft and IBM (1991) |
| Compression | Lossy | Uncompressed |
| Typical codecs | H.264 or HEVC + AAC | PCM |
| Best for | iPhone and Mac recordings, video editing and camera footage | Recording, editing, sound effects and mastering |
| Plays on | macOS, iPhone, iPad and QuickTime Player; most Windows players need a codec pack for HEVC MOV files | Every computer and audio editor, most phones and browsers |
Does converting MOV to WAV lose quality?
The soundtrack is decoded and stored as WAV, which is uncompressed. Nothing more is lost in the conversion, but the WAV cannot be better than the audio that was inside the video.
How long does it take?
Fast. Only the sound is decoded, so even a long video usually converts in well under a minute.
What is a MOV file?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. iPhones and Macs save videos as MOV, usually with HEVC (H.265) or H.264 video. It can also hold editing codecs such as ProRes, which is why Final Cut Pro and many cameras use it.
What is a WAV file?
WAV usually stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio, the same data as an audio CD. Quality is perfect but files are large: about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay or sign up to use the MOV to WAV converter?
No. There is no account, no payment and no watermark. The only limit is 1 GB per file, set by what browsers can handle.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Will the WAV sound as good as the MOV?
The soundtrack is decoded and stored as WAV, which is uncompressed. Nothing more is lost in the conversion, but the WAV cannot be better than the audio that was inside the video.
Can I convert WAV back to MOV?
Yes, use the MOV Converter and choose MOV as the output.
A MOV from an iPhone will not play on Windows. What should I do?
It is probably HEVC. Convert it to MP4 (H.264) and it will play anywhere.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open the page in your phone's browser and choose a file. Phones have less memory than computers, so very large files are better converted on a laptop or desktop.