How to Convert MOV to MP3
Edited by Pat Bitton
September 12, 2019
Developed for QuickTime Player, MOV is widely used by Mac owners. However, not all platforms and devices support the format. What if your Windows PC doesn’t – and all you need is a soundtrack from a movie that’s trapped inside an MOV file? Extract audio from MOV by changing file format from MOV to MP3 in 3 different ways!
If you wonder what problems you can solve by converting MOV to MP3, take a look at some of them.
Want to save a catchy song from a music clip?
Convert music videos to MP3 with a handy converter app and listen to your favorite songs on any device. It can be convenient, if you want to go for a walk or trip.
Want to save a recording of a lecture but don’t have enough disk space?
Use a conversion program to change a large MOV file into a much smaller MP3 file. Store twice as much knowledge on your hard drive!
Need a modern bedtime story for your children?
You won’t even have to tell the story yourself! Simply convert your children’s favorite cartoon from video to MP3 with a video converter.
- How to convert your files with the Movavi MOV-to-MP3 converter
- How to convert the files with a MOV-to-MP3 converter for free
- How to use MOV-to-MP3 converter online
Below, we’ll describe three different ways to convert MOV to MP3.
How to Convert Your Files with the Movavi MOV-to-MP3 Converter
The Movavi converter lets you easily extract audio from video and do almost instant conversion between 180+ different media formats. Download Movavi Video Converter for Windows or Mac and convert MOV to MP3 in no time.
Install the Movavi MOV-to-MP3 Converter
Double-click the distribution file and follow the instructions on your computer screen.
Add MOV Files to the Program
Click Add Media and then Add Video. Find the MOV files you want to convert and add them to the application. You can also simply drag them into the app window.
Select MP3 as the Output Format
Open the Audio tab and choose the MP3 group. Pick the preset with the appropriate bitrate value for your requirements.
Launch the MOV-to-MP3 Conversion
Click the Folder icon next to the Save to field and specify the folder in which you want to save your output files. Click Convert. Yes, it’s that simple!
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How to Convert the Files with a MOV-to-MP3 Converter for Free
You can also use a freeware program like VLC Media Player as a MOV converter.
First, you need to download this app and run it. Click the Media button in the menu on the left and choose Convert / Save. Add the DVDs for conversion by clicking Add in the opened dialog box and hit Convert / Save below. A new window will open, where you can make final arrangements. Select MP3 as the output format in the Profile field. Click Browse and pick a destination folder and enter a name for your file. Finally, hit Start to transfer MOV to MP3.
How to Use MOV-to-MP3 Converter Online
You can also convert MOV to MP3 online using a service like videoconverter.com. Go to https://videoconverter.com and upload the MOV file by clicking Add Your File. Next, choose MP3 as the output format and click Convert. Wait until the conversion process is finished. Then click the Download button to save the video to your hard drive.
Note that the service only lets you convert one file at a time and the maximum size of the file is limited.
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