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Does Finder/QuickTime re-encode video files when you convert to audio only?

Does Finder/QuickTime re-encode video files when you convert to audio only or does It merely extract the audio from the video?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 6:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 11:36 PM

The answer is that it doesn't re-encode if you choose the File > Export as > Audio Only option while the video is playing in QuickTime Player.

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