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YouTube to MP3 converter

Paste a YouTube link and keep just the audio as an MP3, or pick M4A, WAV, FLAC or Opus.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the link of the YouTube video you want the audio from.
  2. Paste it above. Audio and MP3 are already selected.
  3. Press Download and the MP3 saves to your device.

At a glance

Formats
MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, Opus
MP3 quality
About 190 kbps VBR
Price
3 free, then from $2.50
Works on
iPhone, Android, Mac, PC
Longest video
3 hours

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How do I convert YouTube to MP3?

Paste the YouTube link into the box above, check that the selector says Audio, and press Download. You get an MP3 made from the best audio stream YouTube has for that video. On a computer it goes to your Downloads folder. On iPhone it goes to the Files app, and on Android it lands in Downloads, ready for any music player.

There's a longer walk-through in our YouTube to MP3 guide.

What bitrate is the MP3?

Our MP3s are variable bitrate, averaging around 190 kbps. VBR spends more bits on busy passages and fewer on quiet ones, so the file stays small without obvious loss. YouTube's own audio stream sets the ceiling either way, so a higher number on the file wouldn't make it sound better. If you want no further loss at all, pick WAV or FLAC.

See MP3 vs M4A vs WAV vs FLAC for the trade-offs.

Is MP3 or M4A better for iPhone?

Both play fine on an iPhone. M4A is Apple's native audio format, so it sits comfortably in Apple's apps and is usually a little smaller for the same sound. MP3 is the safer choice if the file will also go to a car stereo, an older MP3 player or a friend with an Android phone. When in doubt, keep the MP3 default.

Please only save audio you have the right to use. The legal guide explains more.

Is this YouTube to MP3 converter free?

Yes, for your first 3 downloads. Make a free account with an email and password and you get 3 downloads to try it. After that, A Little More is $2.50 for 20 downloads, paid once. Pro is $5.99 a month for unlimited downloads, or $14 a quarter, or $45 a year. If a download fails, it doesn't use a credit.

We build your file on our server and delete it 15 minutes after it's ready. Your account history keeps the link, the title and the format you picked, and you can clear it whenever you like. There's no app to install: it all runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.

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Questions, answered.

Can I choose a higher bitrate?

No. MP3s come out at about 190 kbps VBR. For a file with no further compression, choose WAV or FLAC, or see YouTube to WAV.

Can I convert a long video or a full album?

Yes, up to 3 hours per video. Longer videos take a little longer to prepare.

Can I convert music videos?

Technically yes, if the video is public. Whether you may keep the song depends on the rights holder, so stick to music you own or that's licensed for it.

Can I get the video too?

Yes. Switch the selector to Video, or use YouTube to MP4.

Will it work on iPhone?

Yes. The MP3 saves to the Files app, and you can play it from there or share it to another music app.

Is it free?

You get 3 free downloads when you make an account. After that it's $2.50 for 20 downloads, or Pro at $5.99 a month for unlimited. Failed downloads don't count.

Do you keep my files?

No. Each file is deleted from our server 15 minutes after it's ready. Your history only stores the link, title and format, and you can clear it.