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Convert QT to WAV — Free Online Converter

Convert QuickTime (.qt) to Waveform Audio (.wav) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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1

Upload your .mov file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

2

Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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Click Convert and download your .wav file when it's ready.

About MOV to WAV Conversion

WAV (Waveform Audio Format) is Microsoft and IBM's uncompressed audio standard, using the RIFF container with linear PCM data. Developed in 1991 (the same year as QuickTime), WAV stores audio samples without any compression or quality loss. Extracting audio from QT to WAV produces the purest possible representation of the source audio, making it the professional standard for audio editing, mastering, and sound design.

Why Convert MOV to WAV?

WAV is the universal exchange format for professional audio — every DAW, audio editor, and broadcast system on every platform handles WAV natively. Unlike AIFF (which is Mac-centric) or FLAC (which some legacy software doesn't support), WAV works everywhere without exception. When audio quality and maximum software compatibility matter equally, WAV is the answer.

Common Use Cases

  • Extracting audio from QT video for professional editing in Pro Tools or Audition
  • Preparing QT audio for broadcast submission where WAV is the required format
  • Creating sound design elements from QT video soundtracks
  • Extracting QT audio for vinyl mastering or CD authoring workflows
  • Building a sample library from QT-format audio recordings

How It Works

FFmpeg decodes the QT audio stream and writes raw PCM data into a WAV container. Default output is 16-bit signed integer PCM at the source sample rate (typically 44.1 or 48 kHz). 24-bit and 32-bit float outputs are available for professional workflows. The RIFF header specifies format, sample rate, bit depth, and channel count.

Quality & Performance

WAV output is lossless — PCM data is an exact digital representation of the decoded audio. If the QT source contains lossless audio (ALAC, PCM), the extraction is bit-perfect. Lossy QT audio (AAC) is faithfully preserved at its existing quality level without further degradation.

FFMPEG EngineModerateLossless

Device Compatibility

DeviceMOVWAV
Windows PCPartialNative
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNative

Recommended Settings by Platform

YouTube

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Instagram

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

TikTok

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Twitter/X

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

WhatsApp

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Discord

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use 24-bit/48 kHz for video post-production and broadcast — this is the industry standard for dialogue and sound effects editing.
  • 2Choose 16-bit/44.1 kHz for music production and CD mastering — this matches the Red Book CD standard.
  • 3If the QT source contains mono audio (e.g., a voice memo), output as mono WAV rather than stereo to halve the file size.
  • 4For very long recordings that might exceed 4 GB, use the RF64 variant of WAV to avoid the file size limit.

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QT to WAV conversion produces the most universally compatible uncompressed audio format. It's the definitive choice for professional audio workflows, broadcast delivery, and any scenario demanding maximum compatibility with zero quality compromise.

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At 16-bit/44.1 kHz stereo, WAV uses approximately 10 MB per minute. A 2-hour QT recording produces roughly 1.2 GB in WAV. 24-bit/96 kHz uses approximately 33 MB per minute.
FLAC is lossless like WAV but 30-50% smaller. Choose WAV for active production workflows (faster to read/write), FLAC for long-term storage where disk space matters.
WAV supports INFO chunks (title, artist, etc.) and BEXT chunks (broadcast extension metadata). However, many audio editors ignore WAV metadata. For rich metadata, use M4A or FLAC.
Standard WAV is limited to 4 GB (about 6.5 hours at 16-bit/44.1 kHz stereo). For longer recordings, RF64 or BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) extend this limit.
Yes — WAV supports multichannel PCM including 5.1 and 7.1 surround. The channel mask in the format extension specifies speaker positions.

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