Extract and download audio from any YouTube video in MP3 format. Choose your preferred quality and get high-quality audio for music, podcasts, lectures, and more.
Extract the audio track from any YouTube video and save it in MP3 format.
There are many legitimate reasons to extract audio from YouTube videos.
Copy any YouTube video URL and paste it into the input field above. Works with regular videos, Shorts, and live recordings.
See video details including duration, title, and channel. Choose your preferred audio quality from available options.
Click the download button to extract and save the audio file. The MP3 will be saved to your device automatically.
Everything you need for quality audio extraction.
The legality depends on the content and your intended use. Extracting audio from your own videos, public domain content, or Creative Commons licensed material is generally acceptable. However, downloading copyrighted content (music, movies, etc.) without permission violates YouTube's Terms of Service and may infringe copyright laws. Always ensure you have the right to download and use the content. This tool is provided for educational and personal use only.
Our tool offers three quality options: 128kbps (standard quality, smallest file size - good for speech and podcasts), 192kbps (good quality, balanced file size - suitable for most music), and 320kbps (highest quality, largest file size - best for high-fidelity audio). Note that the output quality cannot exceed the source video's audio quality - if the original was encoded at 128kbps, selecting 320kbps won't improve it.
Audio is extracted in MP3 format, the most universally compatible audio format available. MP3 files work on all smartphones, computers, tablets, music players, and car stereos. The format provides an excellent balance between audio quality and file size, making it ideal for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and any other audio content.
Yes! YouTube Shorts work exactly like regular videos. Simply copy the Shorts URL (it looks like youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID) and paste it into the tool. The audio will be extracted the same way. Keep in mind that Shorts are typically under 60 seconds, so the resulting audio files will be very small.
Some videos have restrictions that prevent audio extraction:
Only publicly accessible videos without restrictions can be processed.
Processing time depends on the video length and your internet connection. Most videos process within 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Longer videos (1+ hours) may take several minutes. The download speed after processing depends on your internet connection and the file size (determined by video length and selected quality).
For optimal performance, we recommend videos under 2 hours. Longer videos can be processed but may take more time. Very long videos (4+ hours) might time out depending on server load. For lengthy content like audiobooks or lectures, consider extracting chapters separately if available.
No. We do not host, store, or distribute any audio files. This tool processes requests in real-time and delivers files directly to your browser. No copies are retained on our servers. Your downloads are private and we don't track what content you access.
Currently, this tool processes one video at a time. To extract audio from multiple videos in a playlist, you'll need to process each video individually. Copy each video's URL and extract them one by one. We may add batch playlist support in future updates.
Bitrate affects audio quality and file size:
For a 3-minute song: 128kbps = ~3MB, 192kbps = ~4.5MB, 320kbps = ~7.5MB.
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