MOV to TXW Converter

Create Yamaha TX-16W samples from MOV video audio online

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Apple Video to Vintage

High-quality MOV audio meets the vintage Yamaha TX-16W. Create rich sampler patches from modern Apple video content.

Fully Online

No Yamaha utilities or QuickTime software needed. Convert MOV to TXW entirely through your browser — upload and download.

Any Device

Run the MOV to TXW conversion from any computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. Only the sampler itself needs to be vintage.

How to convert MOV to TXW

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose txw or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your txw file right afterwards

About formats

MOV is a multimedia container format developed by Apple Inc. and introduced in December 1991 with the launch of the QuickTime multimedia framework. As the native format of QuickTime, MOV pioneered many concepts that later influenced the ISO base media file format (MPEG-4 Part 12) and its derivatives, including MP4. The container uses a hierarchical atom (or box) structure where each atom holds specific types of data — from video and audio tracks to metadata, text, and timecode information. MOV supports an extremely broad range of codecs including H.264, HEVC, ProRes, Apple Intermediate Codec, AAC, and PCM, among many others. This codec flexibility, combined with features like multiple track support, reference movies, and edit lists, has made MOV a staple of professional video production. The ProRes codec from Apple, commonly delivered in MOV containers, is an industry standard for post-production and broadcast finishing. The format handles both compressed delivery-quality content and high-bit-rate production-quality footage with equal capability. Precise timecode and metadata handling make MOV particularly valued in workflows requiring frame-accurate editing and reliable exchange between production tools. MOV is natively supported across all Apple platforms and widely recognized by professional editing software on all operating systems, maintaining its relevance across decades of evolving video technology.
Developer: Apple Inc.
Initial release: December 2, 1991
TXW is the native audio sample format of the Yamaha TX16W, a rack-mounted digital sampler released by Yamaha in 1988. Each TXW file stores a single audio sample captured by the TX16W's 12-bit analog-to-digital converters, with selectable sampling rates of 16.7 kHz, 33.3 kHz, and 50 kHz in mono. The format was engineered to work within the sampler's architecture — 1.5 MB of onboard RAM expandable via memory cards — so files are compact and structured for quick loading from 3.5-inch floppy disks. Despite its 12-bit resolution, the TX16W earned a loyal following among electronic musicians who prized its distinctive warm, slightly gritty character that imparted a recognizable sonic texture to sampled material. The format preserves loop point data and tuning metadata, enabling seamless playback of sustain loops within the hardware. While TXW files are not directly playable in most modern software, conversion utilities and the SoX audio toolkit can transform them into contemporary formats like WAV or AIFF. For vintage synth enthusiasts and sample library curators, TXW remains an important archival format.
Developer: Yamaha Corporation
Initial release: 1988

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MOV to TXW?

TXW is the Yamaha TX-16W sampler format. QuickTime MOV video offers diverse audio — perfect source material for vintage sampler patches.

What sample rate does TXW need?

TXW typically uses 33 kHz to match the TX-16W hardware. Our converter resamples MOV audio to the correct rate during conversion.

Is MOV audio good for sampling?

MOV from Apple devices often contains high-quality audio. This makes it excellent source material for capturing detailed sampler content.

Can TXW work in DAWs?

TXW is specific to the Yamaha TX-16W hardware. For DAW use, convert to WAV instead — TXW serves the vintage sampler exclusively.

Does this strip the video?

Yes — only audio is extracted from MOV. The video track is discarded, and only sound reaches the TXW sampler file format.