Convert MP4 to MP3
When you only want the sound — a lecture, an interview, a piece of music — carrying the video around is wasteful. Extracting the audio to MP3 typically cuts the file to a tenth of its size and lets it play in any music app or car stereo.
Also known as: video to MP3 · extract audio from video · MP4 to MP3 converter
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How to convert MP4 to MP3
Step 1
1. Add your MP4 file
Drag your MP4 file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Audio quality (192 kbps), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to MP3
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress. Long recordings take longer.
Step 4
4. Download your MP3 file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.
Why convert MP4 to MP3?
- Turning a recorded lecture or webinar into something you can listen to
- Saving a podcast episode published as video for offline listening
- Extracting a soundtrack or interview audio for editing
- Freeing up storage by keeping only the audio you actually need
MP4 vs MP3
| Property | MP4 | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Contents | Video and audio | Audio only |
| Typical size per minute | Mostly video — tens of MB in HD | About 1.4 MB at 192 kbps |
| Plays in | Video players and browsers | Any music app, car stereo or player |
| Best for | Watching | Listening |
Frequently asked questions
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