Need just the music, a speech or a podcast from a video? This converter pulls the sound track out of MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI and most other video files and saves it as MP3. You choose the bitrate, from 64 kb/s for voice up to 320 kb/s for the best music quality, and whether the result is mono or stereo.
You can also save M4A (AAC) or uncompressed WAV for editing. When a video already contains AAC sound, M4A output copies it directly, which is lossless and takes only seconds. Tick "Only extract part of the video" to keep just a section. All processing happens in your browser; the video is never uploaded.
How to use the Video to MP3 tool
- Choose a video file from your computer or phone.
- Pick the output format: MP3, M4A or WAV.
- Choose a bitrate (192 kb/s is a good default) and, if you like, mono or stereo.
- Optionally tick "Only extract part of the video" and select the start and end.
- Click "Extract audio", listen to the result and download it.
Why use ToolOrca Video to MP3
- MP3 from 64 to 320 kb/s with the LAME encoder
- M4A (AAC) and WAV output; lossless copy when the video already has AAC sound
- Extract the whole sound track or only a selected part
- Mono or stereo output
- Works with MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, 3GP and more
- No upload, no sign-up, no limits on the number of files
Which format and bitrate should I choose?
MP3 plays on every device and car stereo. 192 kb/s sounds transparent for most music; choose 320 kb/s for the best quality or 64–96 kb/s for speech, lectures and podcasts. M4A (AAC) sounds a little better than MP3 at the same bitrate and is the native format of iPhones. WAV is uncompressed, about 10 MB per minute, and is best when you will edit the audio further.
Converting cannot add quality that is not in the video: if the video's sound is 128 kb/s AAC, saving it as 320 kb/s MP3 only makes the file bigger.
Cut the audio afterwards
To make a ringtone or remove silence at the start, open the MP3 in the MP3 cutter, which shows the waveform and adds fade-in and fade-out.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert MP4 to MP3?
Choose your MP4 file, keep MP3 selected, pick a bitrate and click Extract audio. The MP3 is ready to download in seconds to a few minutes, depending on the length.
Is the audio quality reduced?
MP3 and AAC are compressed formats, but at 192 kb/s or more most people cannot hear a difference. Choose WAV or the AAC copy for no extra loss.
Can I extract audio from a long video?
Yes. Extracting audio is much lighter than re-encoding video, so even hour-long videos work on most computers.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser on your own device.
What if the video has no sound?
The tool tells you when a video has no audio track, because there is nothing to extract.