Quick answer: open Video to audio, pick a video, choose M4A (small, plays everywhere) or WAV (lossless, for editing), and tap Extract audio. Share the file to Files, AirDrop, or straight into another app.
When people use it
- Saving a song from a live performance video
- Turning a recorded lecture or sermon into something to listen to on a walk
- Getting the audio track into GarageBand or another editor
- Keeping the sound of a voice message someone sent as a video
For a free method using Apple’s Shortcuts app, see how to convert a video to audio on iPhone.
M4A or WAV?
| M4A (AAC) | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small, about 1–2 MB per minute | Large, about 10 MB per minute |
| Quality | Indistinguishable for listening | Lossless |
| Best for | Listening, sharing, uploading | Editing and mixing |
Free and Pro
Extracting audio from videos up to one minute long is free. Pro handles any length, so a full lecture or concert works too.