QuickTime audio extraction
QuickTime to MP3 Converter
Drop a QuickTime .mov file and extract its MP3 audio in your browser — no upload, no signup, and nothing sent to a server.
Built for QuickTime recordings from macOS Screen Recording, QuickTime Player exports, and iPhone .mov files. Queue up to 10 files or 2GB at a time and download the results individually or as a ZIP.
Drag & drop your QuickTime .mov file here
or click to browse
Supports .MOV and other QuickTime-style files · MP4, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV also accepted · Up to 10 files / 2GB per queue
Supported QuickTime Files
.MOV · .MPG · .MPEG · .MP4 · .AVI · .MKV · .WebM · .FLV
Add a QuickTime .mov recording with a supported audio track. MOV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, AVI, MKV, WebM, and FLV inputs are accepted. A filename or extension alone does not guarantee that its audio can be decoded.
Why Convert QuickTime to MP3 in the Browser
No upload, no waiting on a large .mov file
QuickTime screen recordings and iPhone videos are often hundreds of megabytes. A browser-based workflow skips the upload-first step entirely, so you go from file to MP3 without waiting for a transfer to finish first.
QuickTime recordings are often private
Screen recordings, meeting captures, and voice memos are not the kind of file most people want sitting on someone else's server. The main conversion flow here runs on your own device.
Built around real browser limits
The tool checks file size against your device memory, CPU concurrency, mobile status, and total queue size. High-risk combinations get a warning before processing starts instead of failing halfway through.
How to Convert QuickTime to MP3 in 3 Steps
Step 1 - Add your QuickTime .mov file
Drag and drop the file, or click to browse from your device. A queue can hold up to 10 files and 2GB in total.
Step 2 - Extract the audio as MP3
Click Convert. The audio track is decoded and re-encoded locally in your browser — no upload step.
Step 3 - Download the MP3
Download the finished MP3 directly, or grab all completed files as a ZIP if you queued several recordings.
QuickTime, .mov, and MP3 Explained
Is QuickTime the same as MOV?
QuickTime is Apple's media framework; .mov is the container file format that goes with it. In practice, a "QuickTime file" is usually a .mov file, which is why the two terms get used interchangeably. Plugin-based QuickTime Player for Windows is long gone, but .mov files kept being produced — mostly by macOS Screen Recording, QuickTime Player exports, and iPhones.
Where your .mov files come from
Most QuickTime files people want to convert come from three places: macOS Screen Recording (usually saved as "Screen Recording <date>.mov"), QuickTime Player's File > Export, and iPhone or iPad camera recordings. All three store video and audio in the same container, which is why converting to MP3 means extracting only the audio track.
Audio Quality and What This Tool Actually Does
This converter uses MP3 variable quality mode rather than a fixed bitrate selector. It starts from a practical VBR profile and becomes more conservative for very large files or devices with limited browser resources. There is currently no manual 320kbps option.
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QuickTime to MP3 FAQ
Is QuickTime the same as MOV?
QuickTime is Apple's media framework, and .mov is its container format. A "QuickTime file" is almost always a .mov file, so converting QuickTime to MP3 normally means converting a .mov file.
Can I convert a QuickTime .mov file to MP3?
Yes. Drop the .mov file into the box above and the browser extracts the audio track and encodes it as MP3.
Do I need to upload the file first?
No. The main workflow runs in your browser, so there is no required upload step before conversion starts.
Does it work with macOS screen recordings?
Yes, if the screen recording contains a supported audio track. macOS screen recordings saved as .mov files can be converted the same way as other QuickTime files, but recordings made without audio cannot produce an MP3.
Can I batch convert QuickTime files to MP3?
Yes. You can queue up to 10 files or 2GB in one batch, then download the finished MP3s individually or as a ZIP.
Will the MP3 keep the video?
No. MP3 is an audio-only format, so the output contains just the audio track from the QuickTime file.
Is there a file size limit?
2GB for the whole queue. Individual large files are evaluated against your current browser and device, and higher-risk cases show a warning before conversion.
Do I need to install QuickTime Player, FFmpeg, or any software?
No. Conversion happens in the browser — no desktop software required.
Why does the output quality adjust for some files?
MP3 here uses variable quality. Very large QuickTime files or devices with limited browser resources may use a more conservative profile so the conversion can finish.
Can I get 320kbps MP3 output?
Not currently. There is no manual bitrate selector; the tool uses a built-in variable quality profile.