How to Convert QuickTime Videos to MP3

QuickTime videos are an extremely popular file type for video content.  In order to play only the audio portion of the file, it is necessary to convert the QuickTime format into an MP3 file format.  Fortunately for the average end user, there is simple software available that can accomplish just that.

Viewing video files has become a standard part of Internet usage.  While there are a number of different file formats, one of the most commonly and widely used, is a QuickTime video.  The file extension for this type of file format is .MOV.  Pertaining to audio files, the file format most commonly used is MP3.  When converting .MOV to MP3, essentially what is taking place is that the audio portion of the .MOV file is being removed, and then converted and saved in an MP3 file format.  This allows for the file to be played on any standard MP3 player.  While there is software that can be purchased in order to accomplish this conversion, there is also freeware available that can accomplish the same thing and at no cost to the end user.

1. Locate a free conversion site that will convert the .MOV file to MP3 player format.  Media converter is a viable option. 


2. Visit the media converter website, and click on the “local file conversion” tab.


3. Locate the file to be converted on your local drive by clicking on “browse” and then navigating to the file location.


4. Select “Apple QuickTime (.MOV)” from the drop-down list pertaining to the input format.  This indicates the format of the file to be converted.


5. Select “MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3 (.MP3)” from the drop-down list pertaining to the output format.  This indicates the format of the file after it has been converted.


6. Click “convert” to agree to the site’s terms of use.  This will begin the process of converting the file.  Once the process begins, the user will be re-directed to a new window, which indicates that the original file has been uploaded.  Once complete, a link will be provided to the newly converted file.


7. Enjoy your newly converted file!  You can now load the MP3 file onto any standard MP3 player for use.