Transcribe MOV video — from iPhone clips to ProRes cinema files

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, used for everything from casual iPhone videos to ProRes-encoded cinema footage. We extract the audio track and transcribe it, regardless of file size or video codec.

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MOV: the container that spans iPhone videos and cinema cameras

MOV is the QuickTime container format, and it covers an enormous range. An iPhone selfie video is MOV. A RED or Blackmagic cinema camera shooting ProRes is MOV. An Avid export with SMPTE timecode is MOV. The files can range from 10 MB to 200 GB. What matters for transcription is the audio track inside — and that audio track is usually AAC or PCM regardless of whether the video is H.264, HEVC, or ProRes. We extract just the audio, so even massive ProRes files process quickly.

Come funziona

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Carica il tuo file MOV

Drag and drop any MOV file. We parse the QuickTime container to locate the audio track — the video track is never decoded.

  • Any video codec: H.264, HEVC, ProRes, DNxHD
  • Any audio codec: AAC, PCM, ALAC
  • Files up to 500 MB (extract audio first for larger files)
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Audio extraction and transcription

We extract the audio track from the QuickTime container and run speech recognition. For MOV files with SMPTE timecode tracks, the original timecode is preserved in timestamp references.

  • Audio extracted without decoding video
  • 100+ languages with automatic detection
  • Speaker diarization for interviews and dialogue
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Review and export

Edit the transcript in the browser and export in your preferred format. SRT and VTT exports sync to the video's timeline for direct use in editing.

  • Esporta come TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX o PDF
  • Timestamps match the video timeline
  • Edit names and technical terms before export

Funzionalità

ProRes files without the wait

ProRes MOV files are enormous because of their video codec — a single hour of ProRes 422 HQ at 1080p is about 80 GB. But the audio track in that file is typically 16-bit/48kHz PCM, only about 330 MB per hour of mono audio. We extract just the audio, so transcription doesn't require uploading or processing the full video file.

iPhone ProRes vs standard: same audio

iPhone 15 Pro and later can shoot ProRes video. Many people assume ProRes also means better audio — it doesn't. The audio codec and quality are identical whether you shoot in standard H.265 or ProRes mode. The microphone hardware is the same, and the audio encoding doesn't change. Transcription results will be identical for both.

SMPTE timecode preservation

Professional MOV files from cinema cameras and broadcast equipment often include SMPTE timecode tracks. When present, we reference the original timecode for timestamps, so your transcript aligns with the production timecode used in post-production, not just the wall-clock duration.

Camera audio quality differences

Audio quality in MOV files varies enormously by source. iPhone recordings benefit from computational audio processing. DSLR and mirrorless cameras often have mediocre built-in microphones. Cinema cameras are typically paired with external audio recorders. We handle this full range of audio quality and tailor processing accordingly.

Perché scegliere Vocova

Transcribe production footage for post

Documentary filmmakers and video producers can generate transcripts from MOV interview footage before editing begins. Use the transcript to find specific quotes and plan your edit, rather than scrubbing through hours of raw footage.

Process iPhone video recordings

iPhones save video as MOV by default (unless you change to High Efficiency). Upload your iPhone videos directly — screen recordings, camera footage, or FaceTime recordings — without converting to MP4.

Create subtitles for Final Cut Pro projects

Final Cut Pro works natively with MOV. Generate SRT or VTT files from your MOV footage and import them as caption tracks directly into your Final Cut timeline.

Index cinema dailies as searchable text

Film productions generate hundreds of hours of MOV dailies. Transcribe interview setups, dialogue takes, and spoken slate information into a searchable index that the editing team can reference.

Chi può trarne vantaggio

Documentary filmmakers

Transcribe interview footage from cinema cameras and DSLRs shooting MOV. Find quotes and plan edits using the transcript instead of reviewing hours of video manually.

Final Cut Pro editors

Generate subtitle files from MOV footage for your timeline. MOV is Final Cut's native format, so the workflow is seamless — transcribe, export SRT, import into your project.

iPhone videographers

Transcribe MOV videos from your iPhone camera and screen recorder. No need to convert to MP4 — the MOV file works directly.

Broadcast and news teams

Convert MOV footage from field cameras and studio recordings into text for scripts, captions, and archival. SMPTE timecode references help match transcripts to production timelines.

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