MOV to WVE Converter

Extract Psion audio from MOV video recordings online

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Specialized Conversion

Extract audio from MOV and encode it in the Psion WVE format. Bridge the gap between modern video recordings and legacy A-law audio systems.

Browser Access

No need to track down Psion software — the MOV to WVE converter runs in any web browser on any platform.

Cloud Processed

The conversion runs on our servers. Upload your MOV and download WVE without installing niche audio encoding tools on your machine.

How to convert MOV to WVE

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

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Choose wve 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 wve 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
WVE is the audio format native to the Psion Series 3 family of personal digital assistants, released by British company Psion PLC beginning in September 1991. These clamshell PDAs included a built-in voice recorder, and all dictation functionality relied on WVE files to store captured sound. Each file begins with the ASCII signature "ALawSoundFile**" followed by a minimal header, then raw A-law encoded audio sampled at 8 kHz — a rate inherited from digital telephony standards. At 8000 bytes per second, a one-minute recording occupies just 480 KB, which was essential given that Psion devices stored data on SRAM cards typically ranging from 128 KB to 2 MB. The A-law encoding provides reasonable speech clarity within these tight storage constraints, prioritizing intelligibility over high-fidelity reproduction. WVE files can be converted to WAV or other modern formats using SoX, Awave Studio, or specialized Psion file utilities. While the format is firmly a product of early-1990s handheld computing, it holds historical significance as one of the first audio recording formats designed for pocket-sized consumer devices. Collectors and researchers studying mobile computing history occasionally encounter WVE files when recovering data from legacy SRAM media.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MOV to WVE?

WVE is the Psion audio format using 8-bit A-law encoding. Convert when you need audio compatible with Psion devices or A-law processing workflows.

What software handles WVE?

SoX (Sound eXchange), Audacity, and specialized Psion device software can read and process WVE files. VLC may also handle basic playback.

Is WVE a common format?

WVE is niche — primarily associated with Psion handheld computers and A-law encoded voice recordings. It serves specific legacy and telecommunications uses.

What is A-law encoding?

A-law is an audio compression standard used in European telephony (ITU-T G.711). It compresses voice efficiently at the expense of music quality.

Will music sound good in WVE?

WVE uses 8-bit A-law compression optimized for speech, not music. Voice recordings convert well, but music will have noticeable quality reduction.

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