YouTube to MP3 ConverterSave the audio in 320 kbps MP3, M4A, FLAC or WAV
Paste a YouTube video or Shorts link and download the audio with the title and artist filled in. Free, with nothing to install, on iPhone, Android and PC.
How to convert YouTube to MP3
Save the audio of any video in three steps, with nothing to install.
- 1
Copy the video link
Open the video on YouTube and copy its link from the address bar or the Share button. Shorts and music videos work too.
- 2
Paste it above
Paste the link and select Convert to MP3. The title, channel and length appear with every audio format.
- 3
Download the MP3
Pick 320 kbps or another format and select Download. The file is saved with the title and artist filled in.
Audio the way you want it
High quality MP3 for listening, lossless files for editing.
MP3 in 320 kbps
The highest MP3 bitrate, so the file keeps everything in the original audio and plays on any phone, car or speaker.
Title and artist filled in
The video title and channel name are saved in the file, so it shows up with the right name in your music app.
Choose the size and format
See the file size of every option before you download, from a smaller 256 kbps MP3 to M4A for Apple devices.
FLAC and WAV for editing
Get the audio without compressing it again, for audio editors, DAWs and video projects.
Which audio format to choose
File sizes are for one minute of audio. MP3 320 kbps is the right choice for most people.
| Format | Per minute | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 320 kbpsBestMusic on any phone, car or speaker | 2.4 MB | Music on any phone, car or speaker |
| MP3 256 kbpsPodcasts and talks, smaller files | 1.9 MB | Podcasts and talks, smaller files |
| M4A (AAC)iPhone, Apple Music and iTunes | 1.9 MB | iPhone, Apple Music and iTunes |
| FLACEditing and archiving without extra loss | 6.0 MB | Editing and archiving without extra loss |
| WAVAudio editors and video projects | 10.6 MB | Audio editors and video projects |
Guide
Getting good MP3 audio from YouTube
YouTube does not offer MP3 files. It streams audio in its own formats, usually at 128 to 160 kbps. This converter takes the best audio stream the video has and turns it into an MP3, M4A, FLAC or WAV file on our server, so the download works in any browser without an app or an extension.
A higher bitrate cannot add detail that the original audio never had, but a low one can remove it. That is why 320 kbps is the default: it keeps all of the original sound, and the file is still small enough for any phone. Pick 256 kbps when you want to save space, for example for podcasts and talks.
Tips
- For music, the official audio or lyric video often has cleaner sound than a live clip.
- On iPhone, choose M4A if you want to add the file to Apple Music.
- Long videos take longer to prepare. Keep the page open until the download starts.
- Respect the creator's rights: download only audio you own or have permission to use.
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