How to convert QuickTime (MOV) to FLAC
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Convert QuickTime (MOV) to FLAC
NexMedia converts QuickTime (MOV) to FLAC on its own servers. Processing time depends on the file size and how busy the queue is.
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Download the converted file
When the conversion finishes, the download appears on this page. Your converted file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
About QuickTime (MOV)
MOV is the QuickTime container format from Apple. MP4 was based on it, so the two share the same structure, but MOV is also used for editing codecs such as Apple ProRes.
iPhones and many cameras record MOV, and editors such as Final Cut Pro export it.
Outside Apple software, MOV files that use ProRes or other professional codecs often do not play without extra software.
Convert MOV to FLAC online free, no account required — FLAC is a lossless compressed audio format.
Change MOV to FLAC without losing quality — convert MOV to FLAC free in your browser.
Why won't my MOV file play on Windows or Android? QuickTime containers often carry Apple-specific codecs such as ProRes, so converting to MP4 with H.264 makes the video play everywhere.
About FLAC
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without losing anything: the files are typically half to two thirds the size of WAV and decode back to the exact original samples.
Music archives, CD rips and high-resolution downloads.
FLAC files are several times larger than MP3, and some older players and car stereos do not play them.
Why convert CDs to FLAC instead of MP3? The copy is bit-for-bit identical to the original, so the archive never loses quality however often it is converted later.
What changes when you convert MOV to FLAC
- The soundtrack of the MOV is re-encoded as FLAC at the default settings, so it is close to the original but not bit-identical.
- Only the sound is kept: the FLAC file contains the audio track of your MOV, and the picture is dropped.
Settings you can change
Before you convert MOV to FLAC, you can adjust: Audio codec, Rate control, Audio bitrate, Quality (VBR), Sample rate, Channels, Normalize loudness, Trim start, Trim duration, and Keep tags.
Limits
Each plan sets a maximum file size and a number of conversions per day, and video and audio files also have a maximum length. Guests can convert files up to 100 megabytes and 5 per day; a free account raises this to 500 megabytes and 25 per day; paid plans go up to 100 gigabytes.
Your converted FLAC file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
MOV to FLAC: questions and answers
Does converting MOV to FLAC reduce quality?
The soundtrack of the MOV is re-encoded as FLAC at the default settings, so it is close to the original but not bit-identical.
What is the difference between MOV and FLAC?
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video container. FLAC is a lossless compressed audio format.
Can I change the settings when converting MOV to FLAC?
Before you convert MOV to FLAC, you can adjust: Audio codec, Rate control, Audio bitrate, Quality (VBR), Sample rate, Channels, Normalize loudness, Trim start, Trim duration, and Keep tags.
Do I need an account to convert MOV to FLAC?
No. You can convert MOV to FLAC without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted FLAC file kept?
The FLAC file you convert from MOV is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
When I convert MOV to FLAC, can I keep just the sound?
Only the sound is kept: the FLAC file contains the audio track of your MOV, and the picture is dropped.
Will converting MOV to FLAC change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your MOV and writes a new FLAC file, leaving your original MOV file untouched.