iPhones and Macs save video as QuickTime MOV files, which Windows media players and many apps handle poorly. The sound inside is standard AAC, so the audio comes out cleanly. Drop the MOV straight from AirDrop, iCloud or a cable transfer and save its soundtrack as an MP3 that opens anywhere.
When to use this
Popular uses: keeping the audio of a voice memo you filmed instead of recording, saving a child's school performance as audio for grandparents, pulling a song you played from a practice video, or extracting interview audio shot on an iPhone for a podcast edit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will iPhone videos in HEVC work?
Yes. Only the audio track is read, and iPhone video audio is AAC regardless of whether the picture is H.264 or HEVC, so the video codec doesn't matter here.
Can I do this on the iPhone itself?
Yes. Open this page in Safari, tap Select videos and choose from your photo library. The MP3 is saved to the Files app, where it can be shared or played.
What about spatial audio or Dolby recordings?
Multi-channel audio is mixed down to stereo, since MP3 has no surround mode. That suits headphones and speakers; keep the original MOV for any surround playback.
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