Convert MOV to AAC Online
Free, easy-to-use MOV to AAC converter. Extract high-quality AAC audio from your QuickTime MOV videos, perfect for Apple devices.
MOV to AAC Converter
Convert your MOV files to AAC format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why Extract AAC Audio from MOV Videos?
MOV is Apple's native video container format. AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a highly efficient audio compression format, also heavily utilized by Apple (it's the standard format for iTunes and iOS devices). Converting MOV to AAC allows you to extract the audio track into a format that offers excellent quality at relatively small file sizes, ensuring optimal compatibility within the Apple ecosystem.
Benefits of Converting MOV to AAC
- Smaller file size - AAC files are compressed but maintain excellent audio quality.
- Apple device compatibility - AAC is the native audio format for iOS devices and iTunes.
- Better quality-to-size ratio - AAC generally offers better sound quality than MP3 at the same bit rate.
- Advanced audio features - AAC supports multichannel audio and other advanced features.
- Wide compatibility - Supported by most modern devices and media players.
How to Convert MOV to AAC Using Our Tool
- Upload your MOV video file using the upload button or drag and drop functionality.
- Our converter will automatically select AAC as the output format.
- Optionally, set a start time and end time if you only want to extract a specific segment.
- Solve the simple captcha to verify you're human.
- Click "Convert MOV to AAC" to start the extraction process.
- Once conversion is complete, download your new AAC file.
About MOV and AAC Format Differences
| Feature | MOV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Format Type | Container format (video + audio) | Audio-only format |
| Compression | Various (often includes AAC audio) | Lossy (Advanced Audio Coding) |
| Quality vs Bitrate | Variable | Generally better than MP3 at same bitrate |
| Primary Ecosystem | Apple | Apple, Streaming Services, Android |
When converting MOV to AAC, the audio stream within the MOV container is extracted. If the original audio is already in AAC format (which is common in MOV files), the process might simply involve copying the stream (remuxing), preserving the original quality. If the original audio uses a different codec, it will be re-encoded to AAC using high-quality settings.
AAC is an excellent choice for balancing audio quality and file size, especially for playback on Apple devices or for use in applications that prefer AAC, like video editing software (Final Cut Pro, iMovie).
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Frequently Asked Questions
If my MOV file already has AAC audio, will converting it lose quality?
No, if the audio track in your MOV file is already encoded in AAC, our converter will typically just copy that audio stream directly into a new AAC file without re-encoding. This process, called remuxing, is lossless and very fast.
Is AAC compatible with non-Apple devices?
Yes, AAC is widely supported across many platforms and devices beyond Apple, including Android smartphones, Windows PCs (with appropriate software like VLC or Windows Media Player), smart TVs, and game consoles. While MP3 might have slightly broader compatibility with very old devices, AAC is a modern standard.
Can I convert a specific part of the MOV video to AAC?
Yes, our tool provides options to set start and end times (in seconds) before conversion. This allows you to extract only the desired audio segment from your MOV file and save it as an AAC file.