Quick answer: To convert MOV to MP3, add the MOV videos and press Convert to MP3: the sound track is decoded and saved as a 192 kbps MP3, about 1.4 MB per minute. The picture is dropped, so even a large 4K video becomes a small audio file. It runs in your browser, also in Safari on iPhone.
Recorded a talk, a rehearsal or a lesson on your iPhone? Keep just the sound as an MP3 that plays everywhere and is a fraction of the video's size.
MOV to MP3 at a glance
| Price | Free, no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit |
|---|---|
| Accepts | MOV |
| Largest file | 2 GB per file, several files at once |
| Where it runs | In your browser: files are never uploaded |
| Works on | Any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Send the result | Download it, or send it free with a link or by email (up to 20 GB) |
How to convert MOV to MP3
- Choose the MOV videos from your iPhone, iPad, Mac or camera.
- Keep 192 kbps, or choose 128 kbps for speech or 320 kbps for music.
- Press Convert to MP3.
- Download the MP3s, as a ZIP if there are several.
What is inside an iPhone MOV
iPhone and Mac videos are MOV files with HEVC or H.264 video and AAC sound, usually at 44.1 or 48 kHz. Only the sound track is read here; the video is ignored, so the conversion is quick and HEVC decoding support does not matter. Screen recordings with microphone audio work the same way.
MP3 or M4A?
MP3 plays on every device, car stereo and editor, which is why this page makes MP3. If you only need the sound on Apple devices or want an exact copy of the original AAC track without re-encoding, use Extract audio from video and choose M4A.
Good uses
- Lectures and meetings recorded as video, to listen to on the go or send for transcription.
- Music and rehearsal recordings, to share without a huge video file.
- Voice-overs and interviews, to edit in an audio app.
To cut the MP3 afterwards, use MP3 cutter.
How this compares
| This tool | Online converters (e.g. Online Audio Converter, Clideo or CloudConvert) | Desktop apps (e.g. Audacity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your file is uploaded | No | Yes, to their servers | No |
| Install or account | None | Account for some features | Install needed |
| Watermark or daily limits | None | Common on free plans | Depends on the app |
Plans of other services change; check their sites. More audio tools.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the audio from an iPhone video?
Open this page in Safari, choose the video from Photos or Files, press Convert to MP3 and save the file.
How big will the MP3 be?
About 1.4 MB per minute at 192 kbps, whatever the size of the video.
Can I convert several MOV files at once?
Yes. Add them all and download the MP3s together as a ZIP.
Are my videos uploaded?
No. The sound is extracted on your device.
Need to send a big file?
Send files up to 20 GB with a download link or by email. Free, no account needed, original quality.
Send large files free