YouTube to MP3 Converter

Paste a link and get your MP3

  • MP3
  • M4A
  • WAV
  • Up to 320 kbps

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How to convert a YouTube video to MP3

  1. Copy the video link from your browser’s address bar or from YouTube’s Share button.
  2. Paste it into the box at the top of this page.
  3. Choose MP3 as the format and a quality from 64 to 320 kbps. 128 kbps is a good balance for most listening.
  4. Press Download Music and wait a moment while your file is prepared.
  5. When it is ready, play it right on the page to check it, then press Download file to save it.

Which MP3 quality should you choose?

The bitrate decides how much data each second of audio gets. Higher means a bigger file and, up to a point, cleaner sound. Approximate sizes per minute of audio:

  • 64 kbps, about 0.5 MB per minute: speech, podcasts and lectures.
  • 128 kbps, about 1 MB per minute: everyday music on a phone or laptop.
  • 256 kbps, about 1.9 MB per minute: headphones and home speakers.
  • 320 kbps, about 2.4 MB per minute: the highest quality MP3 allows.

A note on quality

The audio on YouTube is already compressed. Converting it at a higher bitrate cannot bring back detail that the original does not contain; it mostly makes the file larger. If you are unsure, 128 or 256 kbps is plenty for most people.

Why choose MP3?

MP3 is the most widely supported audio format. It plays on practically every phone, computer, car stereo and music player, and files stay small. If you want slightly better sound at the same file size and your devices support it, try the M4A converter below.

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Use it responsibly

Only convert videos you have the right to download: your own uploads, content in the public domain or under a licence that allows it, or videos where the creator has given you permission. YouTube’s own terms may also limit downloading, and you are responsible for how you use the files you create.

Read our Terms of Use for the details. If you represent a rights holder and have a concern, contact us.

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