Copy the video link
Open one recording on YouTube and copy its share link. Paste it into the box above. The Audio example fills in a sample link for you to review.
SAVE THE AUDIO TRACK
YouTube to MP3 Converter
Save the audio from one YouTube video or Short as a 192 kbps MP3. Paste the link, prepare the audio, then save it through your browser. The tool is free and requires no sign-up.
Try an example:
How to Save YouTube Audio
Choose your audio format
Keep MP3 selected for a standard audio file, or select M4A if you want to keep a compatible source AAC track. Select Download to prepare the file.
Save the finished audio
When Save file appears, select it in the same browser. Wait for the transfer to finish, then open the file in an audio player.
Where to find your audio file
iPhone
- Copy the link from YouTube.
- Open this page in Safari, paste the link, and prepare the audio.
- Tap Save file and look in Safari’s downloads list or the Files app.
Android
- Copy the recording’s share link.
- Paste it into the converter in your mobile browser and tap Download.
- Tap Save file, then check your browser or file manager under Downloads.
Windows
- Copy the address of the recording.
- Paste it here and select Download with MP3 selected.
- Click Save file, then open the browser’s downloads list to locate the file.
Mac
- Copy the video link in your browser.
- Paste it above, choose your audio format, and click Download.
- Click Save file and open the download from your browser or Finder.
MP3 Bitrate and File Size
Bitrate is the amount of data used per second of audio. At the same duration, a higher bitrate uses more space. The quality you hear also depends on the original recording and how it was encoded.
| Bitrate | Size | Quality and size |
|---|---|---|
| 128 kbps | 4.8 MB | Smaller file. Fine detail can be lost more readily. |
| 192 kbps | 7.2 MB | Middle size. This is the MP3 output used here. |
| 320 kbps | 12 MB | Larger file. Can retain more detail from a good source. |
128 and 320 kbps are comparison examples. The converter outputs MP3 at 192 kbps. Sizes are estimates in decimal MB, excluding file metadata. Encoding at a higher bitrate cannot recover detail missing from the source.
MP3 or M4A?
Choose MP3 if your player or editing app asks for an MP3 file. Choose M4A to keep a compatible source AAC audio track. The M4A bitrate depends on that track, so the MP3 estimates above do not apply.
If you need the picture, see the YouTube to MP4 homepage or the YouTube Shorts to MP4 guide for portrait video. The YouTube Shorts Downloader explains where to find the link to a single Short.
If Your Audio Download Fails
- Link check fails
- Open the recording on YouTube and copy its individual share link again. A private recording or an unavailable source may fail the check.
- Audio cannot be prepared
- The tool needs a compatible source audio track. Try a different recording you have permission to save, or try again later if requests are temporarily limited.
- Saved file won’t play
- Check that your browser completed the transfer and that your player supports the selected format. Save the file again if the link is still active.
Save only recordings you own or have permission to download, and follow the YouTube Terms of Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YouTube to MP3 free?
Yes. You can prepare and save supported audio without payment.
Do I need an account?
No. Use the same browser session to prepare and save the file.
Can I choose a different MP3 bitrate?
The MP3 output is fixed at 192 kbps. Select M4A if you prefer to keep a compatible source AAC track.
Can I save the audio from a Short?
Yes, if the Short has a compatible audio track. Paste its share link just as you would a regular video link.
Can I submit a playlist?
Prepare one recording at a time. Open an individual video from the playlist and copy its share link.
How long is the ready file available?
You have up to 20 minutes to save it. If the link expires, prepare the file again.
What are the video and file limits?
Each source recording can be up to 30 minutes long. An output file can be up to 500 MiB.
Does the audio file include the video?
MP3 and M4A contain audio from the source. Use an audio player to listen to the saved file.