MOV to AIFF Converter
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Need help?How to Convert MOV to AIFF
- Upload Your MOV File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your QuickTime MOV video file. Only .mov files are accepted.
- Set Audio Channel — Under Audio Channel, choose Original, Mono, or Stereo. AIFF files are commonly stereo for music production.
- Set Sample Rate — Under Audio Sample Rate, choose from 8000 Hz through 48000 Hz. Use 44100 Hz for CD quality or 48000 Hz for professional audio/video sync.
- Trim (Optional) — Under Trim, set a Start Time and Duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss format to extract audio from a specific portion of the video.
- Convert & Download — Click "Convert" and download your AIFF file.
Why Convert MOV to AIFF?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container used for iPhone recordings, screen captures, and professional video (ProRes). AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is Apple's uncompressed audio format that stores PCM data — the same quality as a CD. Converting MOV to AIFF extracts the audio track as uncompressed PCM, which is ideal for importing video audio into Logic Pro, GarageBand, or Pro Tools for editing, extracting high-quality audio from iPhone video recordings, preparing audio for CD burning on macOS, and preserving audio from video interviews or performances without any compression artifacts.
MOV vs AIFF Comparison
| Feature | MOV (QuickTime) | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video + audio container | Audio only (uncompressed) |
| Audio codec | AAC, PCM, or ProRes audio | PCM 16-bit Big Endian |
| Compression | Varies by codec | None (uncompressed) |
| File size (1 min audio) | Varies (video dominates) | ~10 MB at 44100 Hz stereo |
| Editing quality | Depends on source codec | Perfect (no compression loss) |
| Platform | Apple ecosystem | Apple native, cross-platform |
| Best for | Video playback/editing | Music production, CD burning |
Common Use Cases
- Music production — Extract audio from concert or performance MOV recordings for mixing in Logic Pro or Pro Tools
- Podcast production — Pull interview audio from MOV video recordings into uncompressed AIFF for editing
- CD burning — AIFF is the standard uncompressed format for macOS CD burning workflows
- Audio archival — Preserve the audio track from important video recordings in lossless format
Why is the File Compression section not available?
AIFF is an uncompressed PCM format — the default codec is PCM 16-bit Big Endian (PCM_S16BE). There are no compression options because the audio is stored as raw, uncompressed data. The output file will be significantly larger than the compressed audio in the MOV source.
How much larger will the AIFF file be?
AIFF stores uncompressed PCM data at approximately 10 MB per minute (44100 Hz stereo). A 3-minute audio extraction produces roughly 30 MB. The MOV video file itself may be much larger, but the audio track within it is typically only a fraction of that size.
Can I extract audio from a specific part of the video?
Yes. Under Trim, switch to "Trim" and enter a Start Time and Duration. This extracts only the audio from that segment, which also reduces the output file size.
What is the difference between AIFF and AIF?
AIFF (.aiff) and AIF (.aif) are the same format — Audio Interchange File Format. AIFF is the full 4-character extension, AIF is the 3-character abbreviation. Both contain identical uncompressed PCM audio.
Does AIFF work on Windows?
Yes. AIFF files play on VLC, Windows Media Player (with codecs), foobar2000, and most audio editors. However, WAV is the more common uncompressed format on Windows. For Windows-native workflows, consider MOV to WAV instead.