Not sure what kind of video file you have? Use this page. It accepts MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MPG and camera files such as MTS, and saves the sound as a high-quality MP3 that plays everywhere.
Video vs MP3: what changes
Video files come in many containers, and each can hold different audio codecs: AAC in MP4 and MOV, Opus or Vorbis in WebM, AC-3 or DTS in some MKV movies, MP3 or PCM in older AVI files. Whatever is inside, the result is the same: a standard 192 kbps MP3 with just the sound.
When to convert Video to MP3
Use it to keep the audio from a recorded meeting, class or interview, to save the music from your own clips, or to turn a screen recording into something you can listen to.
Before you convert
Files over 200 MB are not accepted, so very long videos may need to be trimmed first. If a movie has several audio tracks (for example two languages), the main track is used. Only convert videos you have the right to use.
Tips for converting Video to MP3
If you know the exact format, the dedicated pages (MP4 to MP3, MOV to MP3, WebM to MP3) give format-specific tips, but the result is the same MP3.
Common problems and fixes
Which video formats work?
MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MPG and camera MTS/TS files. If yours is not accepted, convert it to MP4 first.
I only need part of the audio
The whole soundtrack is converted. Trim the MP3 afterwards in a free audio editor or your phone’s voice recorder app.
The audio is much quieter than in the video
The level is kept exactly as in the video. Players sometimes boost video volume; use a normaliser in your music app if needed.
Video to MP3: output details
| You upload | video (.mp4, .m4v, .mov, .mkv, .webm, .avi, .wmv, .flv, .3gp, .mpg, .mpeg, .ts, .mts, .m2ts), usually from any phone, camera or screen recorder |
|---|---|
| You get | MP3 at 192 kbps |
| Kept | full length; one stereo or mono track |
| Size limit | 200 MB per file |
Frequently asked questions
Which video formats work?
MP4, M4V, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, MPG/MPEG, TS, MTS and M2TS.
How long does it take?
Usually a few seconds, because only the sound is processed. The upload itself is often the slowest part on a mobile connection.