YouTube to MP3 converter
Sometimes you only want the sound: a lecture, a podcast episode, a track you own the rights to, or the audio from your own upload. Paste the YouTube link below and take the MP3 without the video.
How to convert a YouTube video to MP3
Copy the video URL from the address bar or the Share button, paste it in the box above and press Download.
Switch to the Audio tab in the results and pick the MP3. The file saves through your browser like any other download.
What quality to expect
YouTube stores audio separately from the picture, usually as an AAC or Opus track. The MP3 you get is built from that track, so it is as close to the source as the platform allows.
A talk or podcast sounds identical to the original. Music can lose a little sparkle compared with a proper streaming service, because YouTube already compressed it once before you ever pressed play.
When you are allowed to do this
YouTube's terms allow downloading with the rights holder's permission or through their own offline feature. That covers your own uploads, material published under an open licence, work that is out of copyright, and anything you have been given permission to reuse.
It does not cover pulling commercial music you have not paid for. If you want a song for keeps, buy it or stream it from a service that licenses it.
Do Shorts work
Yes. A Shorts link is handled exactly like a normal video link, so you can pull the audio from a Short the same way.
Questions people ask
Is a YouTube to MP3 converter free here?
Yes, there is no account, no payment step and no download counter.
What bitrate is the MP3?
It follows the best audio stream YouTube publishes for that video, typically in the 128 to 160 kbps range for standard uploads.
Can I convert a whole playlist?
Not yet. Paste one video link at a time.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. The MP3 lands in Files, and you can move it into your music app from there.
Do age restricted videos work?
No. Anything that needs a signed in account cannot be reached.