On Mac
QuickTime can't export MP3, and GarageBand is overkill. Open this page in Safari or Chrome, drop your .mov file, and download the MP3 — no iTunes, no installs.
MOV to MP3 Converter
Extract audio from any .mov video — QuickTime screen recordings, iPhone clips, camera files — and save it as MP3. Everything runs locally in your browser: your files are never uploaded.
Drop your MOV file here
or click to browse · .mov / .qt / .mp4 · up to 2 GB
file.mov
Loading converter engine (first run only, ~30 MB)…
How to convert MOV to MP3 online
- Drop your file. Drag the .mov file anywhere on the box above (or click to browse). Your file stays on your device.
- Pick a quality. 192 kbps is right for most uses; choose 320 kbps for archival quality.
- Download your MP3. Conversion usually takes a few seconds. Preview it, then save it anywhere.
Why use this converter
Truly private
Files are decoded on your device with ffmpeg.wasm. Nothing is uploaded, stored or logged. Works offline once loaded.
Actually free
No accounts, no watermarks, no daily limits, no "premium" upsell. Convert as many files as you like.
High-quality MP3
Real LAME encoding at up to 320 kbps — the same engine used by Audacity and professional tools.
Works everywhere
Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, ChromeOS. If it runs a modern browser, it converts.
Big files welcome
Browser memory is the only limit — multi-gigabyte MOV files from cameras convert fine on desktop.
No bloat
No installer, no browser extension, no account email. One page, one job, done in seconds.
MOV to MP3 on every device
On Windows
Windows Media Player won't read MOV audio, and VLC's export dialog confuses everyone. The browser method above is faster: drag, convert, done.
On iPhone / iPad
Open this page in Safari, tap the upload box and pick your video from Photos. After conversion, tap Download — the MP3 saves straight into the Files app.
Without any software (Audacity alternative)
Audacity works, but you must install it, import the MOV, then export with the right settings. Here the whole job is three clicks and nothing to install.
About the MOV format
MOV is a container format created by Apple for QuickTime. iPhones save screen recordings as .mov, and most digital cameras and drones use it too. Inside a MOV file, audio is usually stored as AAC or PCM alongside a video track — which is why the file is large even for short clips.
Converting to MP3 strips the video track and re-encodes only the audio. The result plays on every phone, car stereo, podcast app and editing timeline, at a fraction of the original size.
Frequently asked questions
Is this MOV to MP3 converter really free?
Yes. No cost, no account, no file limit, no watermark. Conversion runs in your browser, so it costs almost nothing to operate.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens locally via ffmpeg.wasm — your file never leaves your device. After the engine loads, you can even go offline and conversions still work.
What MP3 quality will I get?
Your choice: 128, 192 or 320 kbps. 192 is the sweet spot for most people; 320 is studio-grade.
Why convert MOV to MP3?
MOV files are video-first and bulky. If you only need the audio — a lecture, voice memo or music snippet — MP3 is about 10x smaller and plays everywhere.
Does it work on iPhone, iPad and Android?
Yes — any modern browser works. On iPhone use Safari and save the result to the Files app.
How do I convert MOV to MP3 on a Mac without installing anything?
Open this page, drag your file in, choose quality, download. No QuickTime plugins or extra apps needed.