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YouTube to MP3Convert a YouTube video to MP3
Paste a YouTube video link and download its audio as MP3.
Videos up to 30 minutes. Our server fetches the audio track; the conversion runs on your device.
YouTube stores audio at about 128 kbps: from 192 kbps on, the MP3 keeps every detail.
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Videos up to 30 minutes. Only use your own videos, openly licensed ones (Creative Commons) or with the creator's permission.
Engines and licensesAbout YouTube to MP3
Paste a video link and get its audio track. Our server fetches the video's original audio and the conversion to MP3, M4A or WAV happens on your device, at the quality you choose. It's meant for your own videos, openly licensed content and anything the creator lets you use: before downloading you confirm you have the right to do so.
What you can do with it
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Your own videos
Recover the audio from a stream, talk or podcast you uploaded to your channel and no longer have on your computer.
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Openly licensed music
Save tracks published under a Creative Commons license to listen offline or use them with proper attribution.
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Open lectures and talks
Listen to an openly licensed lecture or talk while you drive or exercise, with the screen off.
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Material to edit
Take the audio to other tools: trim it, clean up noise or transcribe it to text.
How it works, in 3 steps
Paste the link
Copy the video's address (youtube.com, youtu.be or Shorts), paste it into the field and click «Get audio».
Choose format and quality
You'll see the title, the length and whether the video has a Creative Commons license. Pick MP3, M4A or WAV and the quality.
Confirm and download
Confirm you have the right to download that audio and download the file with the video's title.
Tips for better results
- Videos up to 30 minutes. Only use your own videos, openly licensed ones (Creative Commons) or with the creator's permission.
- YouTube stores audio at around 128 kbps: a 192 kbps MP3 keeps every detail, and higher quality won't improve it.
- If you only want a clip, convert it and trim it afterwards with Audio Trimmer.
- Only download your own videos, openly licensed ones or with the creator's permission.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to download audio from YouTube?
It depends on the video. You can download your own content, openly licensed (Creative Commons) videos and material you have permission for. Downloading protected content without permission may infringe copyright and YouTube's terms.
Which links are supported?
Videos from youtube.com, youtu.be, YouTube Music and Shorts. Playlists and live streams aren't supported.
Is there a length limit?
Videos up to 30 minutes, so the download and conversion stay quick.
What quality is the MP3?
That of the video's original audio, usually around 128 kbps. Choosing 320 kbps adds size, not quality.
Where is the audio converted?
Our server fetches the video's original audio track and sends it to you without storing it; the conversion to MP3 happens on your device.