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Ytmp4 - Save YouTube Audio as MP3

Keep just the sound of a YouTube video: music, podcasts, talks. Pick 320, 256, 192 or 128 kbps and save the MP3.

Want the video instead? Head back to the Ytmp4 home page.

  • No sign-up
  • Up to 1080p
  • MP3 320 kbps
  • Shorts links work
  1. 1Paste the link
  2. 2Pick a quality
  3. 3Download the file

YouTube to MP3 in your browser

Sometimes you only need what you hear. Ytmp4 takes the sound from a YouTube video and saves it as an MP3 file, the audio format every phone, computer and music player understands.

It works in the browser on your phone or computer, with no app and no sign-up. Paste the link, keep 320 kbps or choose 256, 192 or 128 kbps, and save the file.

What you can do with MP3

  • Music offline

    Keep songs and live sets on your phone for flights, trips and places with no signal.

  • Podcasts and talks

    Listen to interviews and talks with the screen off and save battery.

  • Lessons and study

    Replay language lessons and lectures as often as you like while you learn.

  • Travel and workouts

    Put together your own sound for the gym, a run or a long drive.

How to save YouTube audio as MP3

  1. Copy the link

    In YouTube tap Share, then Copy link, or copy the address from your browser.

  2. Paste it, MP3 is ready to go

    Paste the link above and tap Start. MP3 audio at 320 kbps is already selected for you.

  3. Get the MP3 and save it

    Tap Get MP3. The audio opens in a new tab right away, ready to save.

MP3 or MP4?

Choose MP3 when…

you only want to listen: songs, podcasts, audiobooks and talks, in a small file.

Choose MP4 when…

the picture matters too: music videos, tutorials and clips you want to watch.

Want the video as well? Go to YouTube to MP4.

MP3 questions

Which bitrate should I choose?

320 kbps is selected for you and is a good choice for most people. You can also pick 256, 192 or 128 kbps if you prefer.

How big is an MP3 file?

Roughly 1 MB per minute of audio. In our test, a 3-minute song came out at about 2.9 MB. Ytmp4 shows the size before you start.

Can I save long videos like podcasts?

Yes. There is no size limit, so podcasts and mixes that run for hours work too.

Will the MP3 play on my iPhone?

Yes. Open it from the Files app or add it to a music app that plays MP3, which almost all of them do.

Can I get the audio from a Short?

Yes. Paste the Shorts link, keep MP3 audio selected and save the sound like any other video.

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