Video conversion
Convert MOV to FLAC
Updated Jul 2026
MOV is Apple's video container, and FLAC is an audio-only format that keeps sound at full, lossless quality. To convert MOV to FLAC, pull the audio track out of the video and save it as a FLAC file. The video itself is discarded, only the sound survives. Doing this on your own computer means the recording never has to leave your machine.
- Extension
- .mov
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- iPhone / Mac recordings
- Compression
- Lossy
- Extension
- .flac
- Type
- Audio
- Typically
- Lossless music
Convert MOV to FLAC on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert MOV to FLAC
- Open Morphjet and drag in the MOV file, or a whole folder of them.
- Choose FLAC as the output format. Morphjet will extract the audio track and leave the video behind.
- Convert. The FLAC file is written next to your original, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
MOV vs FLAC: what actually changes
| MOV | FLAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Contains video | Yes | No, audio only |
| File size | Larger, video dominates the file | Smaller than the MOV, but still substantial since it's uncompressed-quality audio |
| Audio quality | Often compressed alongside the video | Lossless, an exact copy of the source audio |
| Opens everywhere | Yes, on Apple devices and most video players | Yes, in music players and audio software, though not as universal as MP3 |
| Editable as audio | Awkward, needs a video tool | Yes, this is what audio software expects |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert MOV to FLAC when you recorded a video just to capture the sound (a voice memo, a live performance, an interview) and you want a clean audio file without the bulky video attached.
Keep the MOV if you still need the picture, since converting to FLAC throws the video away for good.
Why not just use an online converter?
A phone recording can carry a voice, a room, or a conversation you didn't plan on sharing with anyone else. Uploading it to an online converter means that audio sits on someone else's server while it processes. Converting on your own computer keeps the recording, and whatever it captured, entirely on your machine.
Questions
Does converting MOV to FLAC lose audio quality?
No. FLAC is lossless, so the extracted audio is an exact copy of what was in the MOV. Nothing is thrown away except the video track itself.
What happens to the video when I convert to FLAC?
It's discarded. FLAC has no video component, so only the audio track survives the conversion. Keep the original MOV if you might want the picture later.
Why is the FLAC file smaller than the MOV but still fairly large?
You've dropped the video, which is usually the bulk of the file, but FLAC itself doesn't compress away any audio data the way MP3 does. It's smaller than the MOV, just not as small as a lossy audio format would be.
Can I do this without uploading my recording anywhere?
Yes. Morphjet extracts the audio and converts it right on your computer, so the file never travels over the internet. You can do it with wifi off.
Does the FLAC keep any metadata from the MOV?
Basic details like the recording date usually carry over, but MOV metadata isn't really built for audio players, so don't expect much beyond that.
Morphjet converts MOV, FLAC, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.