Need a YouTube to MP3 converter to download your favorite songs to your computer? These websites and programs can help you.
Do you use YouTube to listen to music? YouTube Music does exist, but it costs money. If you want to save your YouTube videos as audio files, some websites and programs delete the music tracks and convert them to MP3 files that you can save on your computer and listen to offline.
If you just want to download YouTube videos, we have a guide for that, but here we’ll focus on downloading them as audio files. That way, you don’t have to worry about skipping those annoying ads when you just want to listen to the music.
A legal warning
Before we get into that, let’s clear up a thorny question: is this type of conversion and download legal? It depends on the video. Of course, you can convert and download your personal YouTube videos as well as public domain and non-copyright videos.
You can find this type of content by searching YouTube for “public domain” and “out of copyright” content, or by filtering your search to also include videos with music licensed under the Creative Commons license (opens in a new window). Otherwise, you cannot legally convert and download copyrighted videos without the owner’s permission.
As a warning, a Google spokesperson said: “Our Terms of Service(Opens in a new window) prohibits the downloading or copying of videos on YouTube without the express consent of the copyright owner. Once we are notified of an infringing tool or service that allows downloading of a YouTube video without the permission of the copyright owner, we will take appropriate action.”
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Beware of bugs and malicious websites
You should also be careful with online video conversion sites. Many of them can be buggy or even try to infect your system with malware. A website can be safe and reliable initially, but become malicious over time. Before using a website to convert a YouTube video, you should make sure that you are using reliable and up-to-date antivirus software.
With these warnings in mind, let’s look at some websites and programs that can convert YouTube videos to audio files.
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Dirpy
On the Dirpy website (opens in a new window), enter the URL of a YouTube video in the search box and click the Dirpy button. This will show you various details about the file including its name, duration, and ID3 tag data.
In the Record audio section on the right, set the format to mp3 and the quality to maximum (320 kbps). Click “Record Audio” and you will be prompted to save the MP3 file to your computer.
YouTube to MP3 from Motionbox
Motionbox’s YouTube To MP3 (opens in a new window) is a conversion website that allows you to convert YouTube videos to various file formats. Please make sure the conversion option is set to MP3. Paste the URL of the YouTube video into the appropriate field.
A mini audio player will appear after the conversion. You can listen to the audio file by clicking the Play button. To download the file to your computer, click the three dots icon and select Download. The only downside is that the player and download feature works well in Chrome and Microsoft Edge, but not in Firefox.
AceThinker
AceThinker, a provider of various software utilities, also offers a YouTube conversion site (opens in a new window). Enter the YouTube link and click the Download button on the right. After the song name appears, click on the Download button below it. By default, the audio conversion options are limited to 128K. Click the Download button next to this option and save the MP3 file to your PC.
If you want higher-quality audio formats and faster downloads, you need to install AceThinker’s Music Keeper software, which you can download by clicking the free download button on the conversion page. You can then convert YouTube videos directly from the app.
After a free trial period, the software costs $39.95 for a lifetime license, $25.95 for an annual license, and $9.95 for a monthly license.
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4K YouTube to MP3
4K YouTube to MP3 (opens in a new window) is a converter program that you can install on your Windows or Mac computer. In the free version, you are limited to 15 conversions per day. To increase this number and provide additional benefits, the provider also offers several paid versions (opens in a new window).
The program tries to make the conversion process as quick and easy as possible. Just paste the video’s URL into the software’s home screen and the conversion will start automatically. The resulting file will be automatically downloaded to a 4K YouTube to MP3 subfolder in the Music folder. You can then play the audio file directly through the software or any other program on your PC.
YouTube to MP3 Converter by MediaHuman
MediaHuman offers a free conversion program called YouTube to MP3 Converter (opens in a new window) to install on your computer. Although the software is easy to use, it offers a number of advanced options. Copy and paste or drag and drop the YouTube URL into the program and then click the Start Download button.
You can even convert and download multiple videos at once. After the file is added to your computer, right-click the file in the program and choose Find Saved File. File Explorer or Finder will appear and the audio will play.
If you want to go beyond the basic features, click the General Options icon on the bottom toolbar, then select Settings. Here you can automate the pasting and downloading of links, control downloads, change network bandwidth, play with iTunes settings, and change the audio format and download folder.
Although you get all these features for free, you can use Turbo Boost mode for $9.99/year to speed up conversion and downloading to seconds.
YouTube Music
If you just want to listen to songs on YouTube and don’t need an MP3 file, you can use YouTube Music to listen to your favorite music. Songs cannot be downloaded to use outside of the app, but a paid YouTube Premium subscription(Opens in a new window) allows you to add offline listening, remove ads, download music for offline listening, and play music in Play background while using your device.
YouTube Music for iOS(Opens in a new window) and Android(Opens in a new window) lets you search and browse music on YouTube by different artists, albums, and genres. Choose your favorite artists and the app will create a playlist with recommended channels; popular videos are offered via a video hotlist. The app remembers the music and channels you access so you can easily return to them. And you can create your own favorite music library.
After a one-month free trial, YouTube Music Premium costs $9.99 per month on Android or $12.99 per month on iOS. The additional $3 on iOS is to cover the 30 percent fee Apple charges developers for in-app payments. However, you can avoid these additional costs by signing up online for $9.99 and logging into your premium account with your iPhone or iPad. YouTube also offers family and student plans for $14.99 and $4.99 per month, respectively.
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Can you download YouTube audio offline?
If you’re a YouTube Music Premium subscriber, you can enjoy music offline by downloading your favorite tracks and videos to your mobile device. You must reconnect to the internet at least every 30 days to maintain your downloads. There are two ways to download music for offline listening: Turn on smart downloads.
How can I download music from YouTube to my computer without the software?
Open YouTube on your computer and find a video clip that you want to download. Copy the URL of the video. Now open Getvideo official website and paste the copied video link in the box. Right next to the box, you will find the download button.
Can I replace YouTube audio with my own audio?
You can no longer edit your video’s audio track through the YouTube mobile app. Use a computer to swap out your audio track in YouTube Studio. YouTube Studio’s video editor lets you add music to your video from a collection of licensed tracks. These tracks are from YouTube’s audio collection.
Can you download music from YouTube and save it to your computer?
YouTube Music offers two ways to download tracks. You can select a specific song, album, or playlist to download or turn on the Smart Download feature. The second option will automatically download your favorite music.
How do I cut audio from a YouTube video?
Right-click and select Detach Audio to detach the audio track and edit it independently. Delete the audio track to remove the audio track from your video. You can cut out unwanted parts of the audio with the Cut button, change the volume using the right-hand menu, and more!
Can you use someone else’s YouTube audio?
How do I get permission to use someone else’s content in my video? If you plan to use copyrighted material in your video, you usually need to ask permission first. YouTube cannot grant you these rights, and we cannot help you find someone who does.
