YouTube to MP3
Pick a bitrate from 64 to 320 kbps
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MP3 bitrate
Other audio formats
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Files save to your browser's Downloads folder.
How YouTube to MP3 conversion works
YouTube stores audio and video as separate streams. The converter fetches the best audio stream, decodes it and encodes a new MP3 at the bitrate you choose. The video stream is skipped, so an MP3 usually takes less time than an MP4.
MP3 size per minute
Size equals bitrate times length. A 4-minute song at 192 kbps is about 5.8 MB.
| Bitrate | Per minute | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 320 kbps | 2.40 MB | Largest file |
| 256 kbps | 1.92 MB | Music, good balance |
| 192 kbps | 1.44 MB | Music, default |
| 128 kbps | 0.96 MB | Matches many YouTube sources |
| 96 kbps | 0.72 MB | Podcasts, talks |
| 64 kbps | 0.48 MB | Voice, low storage |
MP3 or another format?
- MP3: plays on car stereos and old players.
- M4A: AAC audio, smaller than MP3 at similar quality.
- WAV and FLAC: for editing software. They do not add quality to a lossy source.
- OPUS and OGG: efficient, but older devices may not play them.
Questions
Is a 320 kbps YouTube MP3 real 320 kbps?
The file is encoded at 320 kbps, but the source is usually about 128 to 160 kbps. The extra bits cannot bring back detail that was never there.
Can I convert YouTube Shorts to MP3?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link the same way as a normal video link.
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