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YouTube to MP3 converter

Turn any YouTube video into an MP3 file you can play anywhere. Choose 128 to 320 kbps, or keep YouTube's original audio.

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Convert to MP3 in three steps

  1. Copy the link

    In the YouTube app tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address bar.

  2. Paste and press Start

    We read the video and list every quality it is available in.

  3. Pick a bitrate

    Choose MP3 from 64 to 320 kbps, or the original M4A. The file saves straight away.

Convert YouTube to MP3 in one step

Paste the video link, open the Audio tab and pick a bitrate. The MP3 is encoded while it downloads, so you don’t sit through a conversion queue. Each file is tagged with the video title and channel name, so it shows up properly in your music library.

Which bitrate should I pick?

YouTube streams audio at roughly 128–160 kbps. Converting to a higher MP3 bitrate keeps everything YouTube sends but can’t add detail that wasn’t there, so here is an honest guide:

  • 128 kbps – small files, good for speech, podcasts and audiobooks.
  • 192 kbps – the best balance for music on phones and headphones.
  • 256–320 kbps – larger files for picky listeners or devices that expect high bitrates.
  • M4A original – YouTube’s own audio file, untouched. Best quality and the fastest download; plays on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows.

MP3 on iPhone and Android

On Android the MP3 lands in your Downloads folder, and most music apps pick it up automatically. On iPhone, Safari saves it to the Files app; from there you can play it directly or share it to another app. Our step-by-step guide on converting YouTube to MP3 covers each device.

Good to know

Very long videos make large MP3 files: one hour at 192 kbps is about 85 MB. If you only need the audio for listening on a phone, 128 kbps halves that with little audible difference for speech.

Please convert only audio you have the right to keep, such as your own recordings, royalty-free music or Creative Commons content.

Questions people ask

Is the YouTube to MP3 converter free?

Yes. All bitrates are free and there is no limit on how many songs you convert, apart from a fair-use rate limit that stops abuse.

Is 320 kbps better than 192 kbps?

Only slightly in practice, because YouTube's own audio is about 128–160 kbps. 192 kbps is the best choice for most people; pick 320 kbps if your player or DJ software expects it.

What is the M4A option?

It is YouTube's original audio track saved without any conversion. It has the best quality and downloads fastest. Almost every modern device plays M4A.

Does the MP3 include the song title?

Yes. The title and channel name are written into the file's tags.

Can I convert a whole playlist?

Not at the moment. Paste each video link separately.

Step-by-step guides