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Convert MOV to AIFF - Extract Lossless Audio from Video

Extract professional-quality audio from MOV files. Get uncompressed AIFF for music production and editing.

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Need Audio from Your MOV Files?

You have a MOV video with audio you need for a project-maybe dialogue from an interview, music from a performance recording, or sound effects captured on camera. But your DAW or audio editor needs an audio file, not video.

Converting to AIFF gives you lossless, uncompressed audio that preserves every detail from your original recording. AIFF is the professional standard for audio editing on Mac, and it works seamlessly with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, GarageBand, and virtually every other audio application.

How to Convert MOV to AIFF

  1. Upload your MOV file - Drag and drop or click to select your QuickTime video
  2. Choose AIFF as output - We extract the audio track and convert to lossless AIFF format
  3. Download your audio - Get your uncompressed AIFF file ready for editing

The entire process happens in your browser. No software to install, no accounts to create. In our testing, a typical 5-minute MOV file converts in under 30 seconds.

Why AIFF for Professional Audio?

AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) was developed by Apple in 1988 specifically for professional audio work. Unlike compressed formats like MP3 or AAC, AIFF stores audio data without any compression-what you record is exactly what you get.

  • Lossless quality - No audio degradation during conversion or editing
  • Full metadata support - Embed artist info, session notes, and loop points
  • DAW standard - Native support in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and more
  • Edit-friendly - Process, mix, and master without quality loss

In our testing, AIFF files extracted from MOV maintain the exact audio fidelity of the original video file. There's no generational loss like you'd get with compressed formats.

AIFF vs WAV: Which Should You Choose?

Both AIFF and WAV are uncompressed, lossless formats with identical audio quality. The main difference is ecosystem preference:

  • AIFF - Standard in Apple/Mac workflows. Better metadata support including loop points and musical notes. Preferred by Logic Pro users.
  • WAV - Standard in Windows workflows. More universal across platforms. If you need WAV instead, try MOV to WAV.

For Mac-based music production and audio editing, AIFF is typically the better choice. For cross-platform projects or Windows-based studios, WAV might be more practical.

Common Use Cases

Music Production

Recorded a live performance or rehearsal on your iPhone? The MOV file contains high-quality audio that's perfect for sampling, remixing, or incorporating into your DAW project. AIFF preserves that quality for professional mixing.

Podcast and Voice Work

Captured an interview or voice recording as video? Extract the audio track to AIFF for editing in your podcast workflow. The lossless format means you won't introduce artifacts during processing.

Sound Design and Foley

Field recordings and sound effect captures often happen on video cameras. Converting to AIFF gives you the clean, uncompressed audio files that sound designers need for professional work.

Film and Video Post-Production

Need to process dialogue or sound effects separately from your video timeline? AIFF extraction lets you work on audio in dedicated tools before syncing back to your edit.

Technical Details

When we convert MOV to AIFF, we extract the audio stream and encode it as uncompressed PCM audio in the AIFF container. Here's what to expect:

  • Sample rate - Preserved from source (commonly 44.1kHz or 48kHz)
  • Bit depth - 16-bit or 24-bit depending on source
  • Channels - Stereo or mono as recorded
  • File size - Approximately 10MB per minute for stereo CD-quality audio

In our testing, MOV files from iPhones and professional cameras both convert cleanly to AIFF with full quality preservation.

Alternative Formats

AIFF isn't always the right choice. Consider these alternatives based on your needs:

  • MOV to MP3 - When file size matters more than perfect quality. Good for sharing and casual listening.
  • MOV to WAV - Same lossless quality as AIFF, better for Windows-based workflows.
  • MOV to FLAC - Lossless but compressed, saving space while preserving quality.
  • MOV to M4A - Compressed Apple format, good balance of quality and size.

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your browser:

  • Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android

No downloads, no installations. Upload your MOV file, get your AIFF, and you're done.

Pro Tip

When extracting audio from MOV for music production, always check the original recording's sample rate first. If your DAW project is at 48kHz and your MOV audio is 44.1kHz, you may want to convert in your DAW for better sample rate conversion algorithms.

Common Mistake

Converting to MP3 for editing, then wondering why the audio sounds worse after processing. Always extract to AIFF or WAV first, do your editing, then convert to compressed formats only for final distribution.

Best For

Professional audio workflows where you need to extract audio from video for editing, mixing, or sampling in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or other DAWs. Also ideal for podcast producers working with video interviews.

Not Recommended

If you just need background music for a video project or casual listening, AIFF files are unnecessarily large. Use MP3 or M4A instead for everyday playback and sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is Apple's uncompressed audio format developed in 1988. It stores audio without compression, preserving full quality for professional editing. AIFF is the Mac equivalent of WAV and is widely used in music production.

Yes. AIFF is a lossless format that preserves the exact audio quality from your MOV file. Unlike MP3 or AAC, there's no compression that reduces quality during conversion.

Yes. AIFF is natively supported by Logic Pro, Pro Tools, GarageBand, Ableton Live, and virtually every professional DAW. Just drag the converted file into your project timeline.

AIFF files are approximately 10MB per minute for stereo CD-quality audio (44.1kHz, 16-bit). A 5-minute audio track would be around 50MB. Higher sample rates and bit depths increase file size proportionally.

Both have identical audio quality. Choose AIFF for Mac-based workflows and better metadata support. Choose WAV for Windows-based projects or cross-platform compatibility. For professional audio editing, either works perfectly.

Yes. Upload multiple MOV files and convert them all to AIFF in a single batch. Each file is processed and available for download.

Yes. iPhone videos are typically saved as MOV files with AAC audio. Our converter extracts and converts this audio to AIFF for professional editing without any quality loss in the conversion process.

We preserve the original sample rate and convert to uncompressed PCM audio. Most MOV files use 44.1kHz or 48kHz sample rates, which are maintained in the AIFF output.

Yes, significantly. MP3 is a lossy compressed format that removes audio data to reduce file size. AIFF is uncompressed and preserves all audio information. Always use AIFF or WAV for editing, mixing, and mastering workflows.

Yes. AIFF supports embedded metadata including artist, album, session notes, and loop point markers. This makes AIFF particularly useful for sample libraries and music production where loop points are important.

No. The conversion happens entirely in your web browser. Upload your MOV file, click convert, and download your AIFF. Works on any device with a modern browser.

If your MOV file contains only video with no audio stream, the conversion will indicate that no audio was found. Make sure your source video actually has an audio component before converting.

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