Video to Audio
Extract audio tracks from video files. Export as MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, or FLAC with bitrate control.
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MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV and more. Max 500MB.
How It Works
Upload Your Video
Drop or select any video file — MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more. Files up to 500MB are supported.
Choose Output Format
Select your preferred audio format (MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, or FLAC) and bitrate quality. Optionally trim to a specific time range.
Extract & Download
The audio track is extracted on our server using FFmpeg. Download your audio file once processing is complete.
Supported Formats
Input Video Formats
Output Audio Formats
When Extracting Audio From Video Makes Sense
"Why not just keep the video?" is a fair question. Six use cases where stripping to audio-only is the right move.
🎧 Podcast version of a video interview
Long-form video interviews work as podcasts too — many listeners prefer audio for commuting. Extract MP3 at 96 kbps mono, upload to Spotify/Apple Podcasts via Anchor. Doubles your content reach without re-recording.
🎵 Save a song from a music video
Music videos on YouTube often have higher-quality audio masters than the official audio uploads. Download the video, extract MP3 at 256 kbps to keep the audio integrity. Personal use only — respect copyright for redistribution.
📚 Convert lecture recording for audio learning
A 90-min video lecture is 2 GB. The audio is 60 MB. If the visual content is just slides + talking head, audio captures 95% of the value at 3% of the storage. Load to phone for commute listening.
📝 Send to a transcription service
Whisper, Otter.ai, Rev — most transcription services accept audio (cheaper) or video (more expensive). Extract audio first to save 50-70% on transcription cost without changing the output.
🎙️ Reuse audio for a new video
Old corporate video with great voice-over but dated visuals? Extract the audio, drop into a new video editor with refreshed visuals. Use our Audio Trimmer to cut the parts you need.
📋 Generate subtitles from audio-only
If you only have the video file but need just the transcribed text for documentation/SEO, extract audio first, then run through a speech-to-text service. Audio files upload and process faster than video.
Picking the Right Audio Format
Different output formats serve different purposes. Here's when each is the right choice.
| Format | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Universal compatibility, small files | Phone playback, sharing, podcasts |
| AAC / M4A | Better quality than MP3 at low bitrates | iOS devices, Apple ecosystem, modern streaming |
| WAV | Lossless, no encoding artifacts | Further editing, archival, professional use |
| FLAC | Lossless + ~50% smaller than WAV | Music archival, audiophile listening |
| OGG | Open format, good quality | Web playback, game audio, Linux ecosystem |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which audio format should I choose when extracting from video?
MP3 is the most universally compatible choice for music and general use. WAV or FLAC are ideal if you need lossless quality for professional editing. AAC works best for Apple devices, and OGG is an excellent open-source alternative with good compression.
Can I extract only a specific portion of the audio from a video?
Yes, you can set a custom start and end time to extract just the section you need. This is useful for pulling a specific song, dialogue, or sound effect from a longer video without needing to trim afterward.
Does extracting audio reduce the quality of the original sound?
If you choose a lossless format like WAV or FLAC, the audio quality is preserved exactly as it exists in the video file. With lossy formats like MP3, using a bitrate of 192 kbps or higher ensures the quality difference is virtually imperceptible.
Is my video file uploaded to your servers?
Yes, the video is uploaded to our server for processing with FFmpeg since browser-based tools cannot handle the full range of video codecs. Your files are automatically deleted within one hour after processing and are never shared or stored permanently.
What is the maximum video file size supported?
The maximum upload size is 500 MB. For most 1080p videos, this allows processing files up to 30-60 minutes long depending on the original codec and bitrate used during recording.