YouTube to MP3 converter
Paste a YouTube link and save the audio as an MP3 file. Free, no software, works on phones and computers.
How to convert YouTube to MP3
- 01
Copy the YouTube link
Open the video and copy its link from Share → Copy or the address bar.
- 02
Paste it here
Paste the link into the box above. MP3 is already selected.
- 03
Save the MP3
Press Download. The audio saves to your Downloads folder.
Turn YouTube audio into an MP3
A lot of what's on YouTube is really audio: lectures, talks, podcasts, sermons, language lessons and your own recordings. Watching them means keeping the screen on and the app open. An MP3 plays in the background on any device, in the car or on a basic MP3 player, and uses far less storage than video.
What people use it for
- Listening to talks and courses during a commute.
- Keeping a copy of music or voice-overs you created and uploaded.
- Saving a podcast episode that is only published on YouTube.
- Pulling Creative Commons sound effects for a video project.
Need the video too?
Use the YouTube video downloader or the YouTube to MP4 converter. To save only part of a long video, try the YouTube video trimmer. For songs you listen to on YouTube Music, there's a YouTube Music downloader page with tips.
Copyright
Convert only audio you own, audio with a licence that allows it, or content you have permission to save. Commercial music is usually protected by copyright.
Quick facts
- Format
- MP3
- Free limit
- 60 per hour
- Software
- None
- Price
- Free
YouTube to MP3 FAQ
Is the YouTube to MP3 converter free?
Yes. The website allows 60 free downloads per hour.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari; the MP3 goes to the Files app under Downloads.
Can I convert long videos?
Yes. Longer videos simply take a little longer to prepare.
Is converting YouTube to MP3 legal?
It depends on the content and where you live. Convert only audio you own or have permission to save.