Extract audio from a video
Save the sound from a video as an MP3, M4A or WAV file. Useful for interviews, lectures, music recordings and voice notes.
How to extract audio
- Add a video that has sound.
- Choose a format: MP3 for maximum compatibility, M4A for Apple devices and slightly better quality at the same size, WAV for editing.
- For MP3, choose a bitrate. 192 kbps is a good default.
- Press Extract audio and download the file.
Which format and bitrate?
The audio in most videos is already compressed, usually as AAC. Converting it to MP3 decodes it and encodes it again, so choosing a very high bitrate can’t restore detail the original didn’t have. As a rule of thumb:
- Speech, podcasts and lectures: MP3 at 128 kbps is clear and compact.
- Music from a phone or camera recording: MP3 at 192 or 256 kbps.
- Music from a high-quality source you care about: 320 kbps MP3, or WAV.
- Editing in an audio app: WAV, so further edits don’t compress it again. WAV files are large, about 10 MB per minute in stereo.
Only the first audio track is extracted. If a video has several language tracks, check which one is first with the metadata viewer.
Questions about Video to MP3
Can I extract audio from a YouTube link?
No. You need to upload a video file you have the right to use. EasyVideoConverter does not download content from other websites.
My video has no sound. What happens?
The tool checks for an audio track before processing and tells you if there isn’t one.
Will the audio be the same length as the video?
Yes. To keep only part of it, trim the video first, then extract.
Is M4A the same as AAC?
M4A is the file container; AAC is the codec inside it. Most players, including iPhones, play M4A files natively.