MOV to WAV Converter

Pull the soundtrack out of a QuickTime MOV and save it as an uncompressed WAV, free and in your browser, with no signup.

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Updated June 2026

Lift the audio out of a QuickTime MOV and keep it as a WAV, the uncompressed format that audio editors and mastering tools expect. Because WAV applies no compression, you get an exact copy of the sound from your video, which is why it suits editing, sampling, and archiving rather than casual listening. The trade is size: a WAV runs around 10 MB per minute, far heavier than an MP3. This converter does it in your browser, free, with no signup and no watermark.

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Runs in your browserNothing to install

Works on every devicePhone, tablet, laptop

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How it works

How to convert MOV to WAV

1
Upload your MOV
Drag your MOV onto the converter or pick it from your device. Nothing to install.
2
Choose WAV and convert
Select WAV as the output, set the bitrate if you want, then start. Free, with no sign-up.
3
Download your WAV
Save the finished WAV to your device, or open it in the editor to trim or reuse it.

Try it

Estimate your WAV

Pick a quality and a length to see the WAV file size before you convert.

Quality

Length10 min

1 min60 min

Estimated WAV size103MBCD, 16-bit stereo

WAV is uncompressed, so the size depends only on the quality and length you pick.

The formats

MOV vs WAV

MOV

QuickTime File Format

Apple QuickTime video, common on iPhone and Mac

Type: Video container (QuickTime)
Holds: H.264 or HEVC video with AAC audio
Typical size: Large, often bigger than MP4
Plays on: iPhone, Mac, QuickTime, most modern players

Best for:Recording and editing on Apple devices

WAV

Waveform Audio File Format

Uncompressed studio-quality audio

Type: Uncompressed audio
Holds: Raw PCM audio, no compression
Typical size: Very large, about 10 MB per minute
Plays on: Every device and audio editor

Best for:Editing and mastering at full quality

Will it lose quality?

The WAV can only be as good as the audio already inside your MOV.
A bitrate higher than the source does not add quality, it only makes a bigger file.
192 to 320 kbps keeps music clear. 128 kbps is fine for speech.

Use cases

What people use it for

PodcastersPublish a clean audio episode

Students & lecturesReplay recordings anywhere

MusiciansSave sets to listen offline

TranscriptionSend a small file, not a video

CommutersTalks and audiobooks on the go

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The WAV has no sound

Some videos store audio as AC-3. The converter still handles it, but if a clip plays silent, re-download the source and convert again.

The file is too large to email

Convert at a lower bitrate, 128 kbps for talking, or trim the clip first to cut its length.

Which apps open WAV files?

Almost anything opens it: your browser, your phone, any music app, or VLC. No special player needed.

FAQ

MOV to WAV questions

Is the MOV to WAV converter free?

Yes. EchoWave extracts WAV audio from your MOV with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload the video, convert it, and download the WAV from your browser.

Why convert MOV to WAV instead of MP3?

WAV is uncompressed, so it gives you the audio exactly as it sat in the MOV, with nothing thrown away. That makes it the right pick when you plan to edit, master, or sample the sound. If you only want to listen on a phone or share it easily, MOV to MP3 gives a much smaller file.

How large will the WAV file be?

WAV is uncompressed, so expect roughly 10 MB per minute for CD-quality stereo, which is a lot bigger than a compressed format. A three-minute clip lands near 30 MB. The estimator above shows the size for the quality and length you choose.

Does the WAV match the quality of the original video?

Extracting to WAV preserves the audio without re-compressing it, so it is a faithful copy of the track inside your MOV. It cannot sound better than the source, though: if the original audio was recorded at a low quality, the WAV captures that same quality at a larger file size.

What sample rate and bit depth does the WAV use?

WAV stores raw PCM defined by sample rate, bit depth, and channels. Common settings are 44.1 kHz 16-bit for CD-style audio and 48 kHz for video and broadcast work. The converter produces a standard WAV that opens cleanly in editors, where you can resample if a project needs a specific rate.

What software opens WAV files?

Almost everything. WAV is the standard interchange format for audio, so it opens in Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and every common media player on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Does the MOV to WAV converter work on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android?

Yes. The converter runs in any browser, so you can extract WAV from MOV on macOS, Windows, Chromebook, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android with nothing to install.

Can I convert several MOV files or a long recording?

Yes. There are no file-count limits on these pages, so you can convert your videos one after another. Long recordings work too; they just produce a larger WAV and take a little longer to upload and convert.

Can I edit the audio after converting?

Yes. Open the result in the editor to trim it, or take the WAV straight into your audio software. WAV is the format most editing and mastering tools prefer to work from.