7 simple and effective ways to convert video to MP3 on both computers and mobile devices

Converting video to MP3 is quite easy, with numerous online tools available to help you with the task. However, each tool functions differently, making it challenging to choose the most suitable one. Fortunately, many video-to-MP3 converters are available, including options for YouTube videos, and they are all user-friendly. Some apps even work on Android, iPhone, or iPad! This article will guide you on how to convert video to MP3, regardless of the video you're watching or the device you're using.

Visit https://cloudconvert.com/video-converter. Although there are many websites that support video-to-MP3 conversion, CloudConvert stands out as a reliable and easy-to-use option. Click the link above or enter it in your browser to begin. This method works well if you've already saved the video file on your computer.

Click on the "Select File" button. This large red button is located in the center of the page. When you click it, your computer's File Explorer window will appear, allowing you to find the video file you want to convert.

• This button also has a small arrow on the right, allowing you to select video files from other storage locations, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

Select the file. Whether you want to convert a video stored on your computer or in cloud storage, locate and select the file. The file will then be uploaded to the CloudConvert page.

• The website will automatically detect the file type of the video and display this information at the top of the page. Check the detected file type to ensure you've chosen the correct conversion format (e.g., MP4 to MP3, MOV to MP3, etc.)

Choose to convert the file to MP3. The website can convert the video file to several different file types, including multiple video formats. Click on the dropdown menu next to Convert to... and select Audio to find the MP3 option you need.

• There's also an "Image" option, allowing you to convert a video to a GIF if desired.
• CloudConvert lets you convert multiple files at once; if you need to convert several videos to MP3, click on the black "Add more files" button to add additional files, and select to convert each video to MP3.

Click on the red "Convert" button. This button is located on the right side of the screen. The website will convert your file fairly quickly, though sometimes you might need to wait. Larger video files will take longer to convert.

Click on the green "Download" button. Once the file has been converted, it will automatically appear on the screen with the new format. You’ll likely want to download the file for use rather than leave it on the website. Click on the Download button, and the download process will begin immediately.

• Note that websites like CloudConvert may not always be available for legal reasons and could be removed at any time.

Download and install VLC media player. If you want to convert a video on your computer to Mp3 format, VLC Media Player is an excellent choice. It is a free open-source media player that supports converting files to different formats. You can download VLC Media Player from http://www.videolan.org.

Open the "Media" menu in VLC and select "Convert / Save". This action opens the conversion tool.

Click on the Browse button, name the file, and save it. Make sure to save the file in a folder that's easy to find. Then, click the Start button to begin the file conversion process.

Wait for the conversion process to complete. VLC will play the entire video, so the conversion will proceed until the video finishes.

Copy the URL of the video you wish to convert to MP3. To convert a YouTube video, you'll need to use the YouTube to MP3 conversion tool. The first step is to copy the URL of the YouTube video from the browser's address bar.

Open the YouTube video download page. You can find several websites that support downloading YouTube videos in MP3 format. These sites work similarly, so this guide will focus on how to use GetMP3 at https://www.getmp3.pro.

• GetMP3 is considered one of the best choices for converting videos to MP3 format, as it allows you to customize the MP3 file. However, you can only convert the video to MP3, MP4, or M4A formats, unlike other sites that offer additional formats.
• Other available options include:
  • https://tomp3.cc
  • https://www.onlinevideoconverter.pro
  • https://yt2mp3.tech

Paste the YouTube video URL into the search box. This is the field labeled "URL" on the download page.

Click the magnifying glass icon. This action searches for the video on YouTube. Double-check to ensure it's the correct video you want to convert and download.

• Depending on the site, you may be prompted to activate a Java extension.

Select the "MP3" setting. GetMP3 allows you to choose the bitrate for the MP3 file. By default, the highest bitrate is 320 kbps, which offers the best quality, but you can opt for a smaller file size if needed.

Click the "Download" button. This is the black button with a red border. The download process for the video’s audio in MP3 format will begin immediately and complete quickly.

• Some websites only allow you to download the audio file in MP4 format. In this case, you’ll need to convert the file to MP3. You can find guides online to help you with this.
• Note that sites like GetMP3 may not always be legally available and can be taken down at any time.

Install the Video to MP3 app from the Google Play Store. This is a secure app developed by InShot Inc. and is available for free on Google Play Store.

• In addition to the conversion feature, the app includes audio and video editing tools, allowing you to trim files to create ringtones, alarm sounds, and more.

Open the app. After downloading and installing the app, you can open it right away. The app has a music note icon on an orange background, along with a video clip icon on a purple background.

Tap the "Video to Audio" (Video to Audio) button on the app's main screen. The main screen shows several options, including tools for trimming audio and video. Currently, you only need the Video to Audio button located in the top-left corner of the page.

Select the video file. The Video to MP3 app will display the video files on your device. You can browse through the storage options available on your device. Tap the video you want to use when you're ready to proceed to the next step.

• First, you need to grant the app access to the files before searching for the video file.

Select the settings you want to use for conversion. Before converting the video file, the app allows you to trim the video, add relevant information (useful when it's a music video), and change your preferred audio format. In addition to MP3, you can also convert to AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV, or AC3 files.

• When selecting MP3, you'll also have an option to adjust the bitrate. 128kb/s is ideal, but you can increase or decrease the bitrate as needed.
• The app also allows you to adjust the volume and quality of the MP3 before the conversion process.

Tap the red "Convert" button. The app will automatically convert the file and download it to your phone. You can find all converted files in the Audio section of your Android device, under the newly created folder VideoToAudio.

Install the Media Converter - Video to MP3 app from the Apple App Store.

Open the app. Once downloaded and installed, you can launch the app. It has an icon featuring a blue square with two rotating arrows in the center.

Select the video. You will see the video files from your phone displayed on the Media Converter app's home screen. Make sure you are in the Files tab located on the left side of the menu at the bottom of the screen, then tap the file you want to use when ready.

• You need to grant the app permission to access your device's files before proceeding.
• If you don't see the file you need, you can manually add it by tapping the plus sign at the top-right corner of the screen.

Set the "Conversion Type" to "Extract Audio". The Media Converter app allows video compression and conversion to different video formats. However, your goal is to extract the audio from the video.

Set the file format to "mp3" and check the remaining settings. Media Converter defaults to MP3 when extracting audio from a video, but make sure to double-check. You can also adjust the volume and duration of the video in case you want to extract a specific audio segment from the video.

Tap "Start Conversion". The conversion process will complete in a short time, unless the file size is large.

• The extracted audio file is automatically saved to your device. You can find the file in the "Files" section of the Media Converter app.
• The original video file remains saved on your device.

Copy the URL of the video you want to convert to MP3. While watching the video in the app, click Share and select Copy link. Alternatively, you can copy the entire URL from the browser's address bar.

Open the YouTube conversion page. Fortunately, you can convert YouTube videos to MP3 on Android devices without needing to download an app! Many websites allow you to download YouTube videos as MP3 files. Popular sites include https://getmp3.pro/ and clipconverter.cc. This guide uses the GetMP3 site.

• GetMP3 is considered the best choice for converting videos to MP3 format, as it offers customizable MP3 files. However, it does not support other formats besides MP4 or M4A.

Paste the YouTube video URL into the field on the download page. This is the search field labeled "URL."

Click on the magnifying glass icon. This action will search for the video on YouTube. Double-check to ensure it's the video you want to convert and download.

• Depending on the website, you may be prompted to enable a Java extension.

Select the "MP3" option. On GetMP3, you can choose the size of the converted MP3 file. The default 320 kbps is the largest and most suitable option, but you can create smaller sizes if necessary.

Click the "Download" button. It's a black button with a red border. The process of downloading the video's audio as an MP3 file will begin immediately and proceed quickly.

• Some websites only allow downloading the audio file in MP4 format. In this case, you’ll need to convert it to MP3 format. You can find guides on how to do this online.
• Note that websites like GetMP3 may not always be legally available and could be taken down at any time.

Install the Documents by Readdle app from the Apple App Store. The mobile browser on iOS devices prevents you from downloading files from online YouTube download sites, so Apple users need a workaround. The Documents app allows you to download the files you need.

• This app has a large "D" icon with yellow and green streaks in the top left corner.

Open the app. The first time you open the Documents app, you’ll be prompted to set up some basic preferences. You can skip the tutorial until you reach the main screen of the Documents app.

• Readdle will ask if you want to subscribe to the paid version, click "X" to skip this option.

Open the browser in the app. The menu at the bottom of the Documents main screen offers several options. Select Browser on the far right to access the browser that allows you to download data within Documents.

Access a YouTube conversion website. Several online sites allow you to download YouTube videos as MP3 files. Some popular sites include https://getmp3.pro and https://clipconverter.cc. This guide uses the Getmp3 site for demonstration.

Copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to convert. The easiest way is to open the video in the YouTube app, then select Share and Copy link to get the video URL.

Go to Documents and paste the URL into the website. Every YouTube conversion site provides a search field to paste the URL of the video. On GetMP3, pasting the URL will automatically display additional settings, confirming that the site can access the YouTube link.

Adjust the file settings as preferred and click "Download". You can either use the default settings or lower the file quality if necessary. Simply select MP3 instead of MP4. Once you're done, hit Download to proceed.

Select a folder to save the file. By default, the Documents app saves files to a folder named Downloads inside Documents by Readdle on iPhone. However, the app will prompt you to choose a save location before continuing. Click Done when you're finished.

• No matter which folder you choose, you can access and open the file via the Files app on iOS.

Tap on the arrow below in the Document app. You will see the downward arrow icon on the left of the browser options in the app’s menu. Tap it to locate the file you’ve downloaded.

• You may need to wait a moment before the download process finishes.
• Don't worry if the progress bar isn’t moving. The progress bar will disappear once the download is complete.

Play the MP3 file. You can play the MP3 file within the Document app, or open it using the Files app on your phone.