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How to convert YouTube videos to MP3

Whether it is a podcast episode, a mix, or a lecture you want offline, converting a YouTube video to audio takes under a minute. ClipKoala converts at maximum quality, 320kbps for MP3, and also offers M4A, WAV, and lossless FLAC.

Updated · 4 steps · about a minute

  1. Copy the YouTube link

    Grab the URL from the address bar, or tap Share and Copy link in the YouTube app. Regular watch links, youtu.be short links, and Shorts all work.

    YouTube video page with the Share button highlighted under the title
    The Share button under the video
    YouTube share sheet with the video link highlighted
    Tap the link in the share sheet to copy it

  2. Paste it into ClipKoala

    Paste the link on the YouTube to MP3 page. The video appears with its title and thumbnail plus every available format.

  3. Choose your audio format

    Pick Download MP3 for the universal option at 320kbps. Prefer something else? M4A is smaller at similar quality, WAV is uncompressed, and FLAC is lossless.

  4. Watch the conversion finish

    The button shows live progress while the audio is extracted, usually a few seconds for songs. The file then downloads automatically, named after the video.

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Good to know

  • Converting something long? Switch tabs freely; ClipKoala notifies you when the file is ready
  • MP3s are always 320kbps, the maximum the format offers, with no quality setting to fiddle with
  • Need a whole playlist? Paste the playlist link and its latest videos queue up as a batch

FAQ

Common questions

What bitrate are the MP3s?

320kbps, the highest bitrate MP3 supports. There is nothing to configure; every MP3 conversion runs at maximum quality.

What is the difference between MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC?

MP3 plays everywhere and is the safe default. M4A sounds similar at smaller sizes. WAV is uncompressed and huge, useful for editing. FLAC is lossless compression, ideal for archiving music.

How long can the video be?

Typical videos, podcasts, and mixes convert fine. Extremely long videos take proportionally longer to convert, and the progress bar keeps you posted throughout.

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