Extract Audio from Video

Free online audio extraction tool. Convert any video format (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, and more) to audio files (MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, M4A). Perfect for YouTube downloads, video recordings, presentations, and creating audio-only versions of your videos.

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Supported formats: MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MPEG, M4V, 3GP, and more

Maximum file size: 500MB

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  • Unsupported or uncommon codec inside the file (file extension is supported, but the internal encoding isn't).
  • File is corrupted or incomplete (upload interrupted, bad download, damaged container).
  • File is too large or too long for current limits (size/duration/timeouts).
  • Selected output format is not compatible with this source audio stream.
  • Temporary processing issue (server overload, browser memory/CPU limits, or a transient system error).

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Audio Extraction Features

Extract audio from any video format to MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, or M4A. Works with MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, WEBM, and all other video formats. Perfect for YouTube videos, transcription, podcasts, and music extraction.

Our audio extraction tool supports all major video formats: MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MPEG, M4V, 3GP, and more. No matter what video format you have, we can extract the audio track.

Whether it's a YouTube download, screen recording, GoPro video, drone footage, security camera recording, or professional video production file, our tool handles them all with ease.

The extraction process is completely automatic—simply upload your video file, choose your desired audio format, and we'll extract the audio track while preserving the original quality.

Files up to 500MB are supported, accommodating everything from short clips to feature-length videos and presentations.

Best for:

  • All video formats
  • YouTube downloads
  • Screen recordings
  • Camera footage

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No need to worry about video format compatibility—our tool automatically detects and processes all common video formats.

Extract audio to MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, or M4A depending on your needs. Each format serves different purposes and offers unique benefits.

MP3 is universally compatible and perfect for general use, music, podcasts, and sharing. WAV provides lossless quality ideal for professional editing and mastering.

AAC offers better compression than MP3 with superior quality, making it perfect for Apple devices and iTunes. FLAC provides lossless compression for archival purposes.

OGG is an open-source alternative with excellent quality-to-size ratio. M4A is the standard for Apple ecosystems, ensuring seamless integration with iPhones, iPads, and iTunes.

Best for:

  • Format flexibility
  • Device compatibility
  • Professional editing
  • Archival storage

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Choose MP3 for maximum compatibility, WAV for editing, FLAC for archiving, or AAC/M4A for Apple devices.

We extract the audio track directly from your video file without unnecessary re-encoding or quality loss. The audio you get is identical to what's in your video.

For lossless formats like WAV and FLAC, the extraction is bit-perfect—you get exactly the same audio data that's stored in the video file.

For compressed formats like MP3 and AAC, we use high bitrate encoding to ensure excellent quality that's indistinguishable from the original for most listeners.

Advanced codec support means we can extract audio from videos using any audio codec—AAC, MP3, PCM, AC3, Dolby, DTS, and more.

Best for:

  • High-quality extraction
  • Professional work
  • Music videos
  • Important recordings

💡 Tip

For absolute quality preservation, extract to WAV or FLAC first, then convert to other formats if needed.

Extract audio from YouTube videos to create offline listening versions. Perfect for music videos, podcasts, lectures, interviews, and educational content.

Convert video recordings to audio for transcription services. Audio files upload 10x faster than videos and are preferred by transcription platforms like GoTranscript.

Create podcast episodes from video content. Many creators record video but want to distribute audio versions for podcast platforms and audio-only listeners.

Extract music from music videos, extract dialogue from movies for study, get audio from presentations and webinars, or convert recorded meetings to audio format.

Best for:

  • YouTube videos
  • Transcription prep
  • Podcast creation
  • Educational content

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Audio files are typically 90% smaller than videos, making them faster to upload, download, and share.

Audio extraction is quick because we only process the audio track, not the entire video. Most files process in under 2-3 minutes.

Small videos (under 50MB) typically extract in 30-60 seconds. Medium videos (50-200MB) take 1-3 minutes. Large videos (200-500MB) process in 3-8 minutes.

The tool provides real-time progress tracking with accurate time estimates, so you always know how long the extraction will take.

Multiple processing stages—video analysis, audio track extraction, format encoding, and finalization—are optimized for speed without compromising quality.

Best for:

  • Quick conversions
  • Time-sensitive projects
  • Batch processing
  • Frequent use

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Smaller video files process faster. If you only need audio from a portion of a video, trim the video first for faster extraction.

Audio files are dramatically smaller than video files. A 1GB video might produce just 50-100MB of audio—a 90-95% reduction in file size.

This size difference means faster uploads to transcription services, cloud storage, or sharing platforms. It also means less storage space consumed on your devices.

For users with limited bandwidth or storage, extracting audio from videos is essential. Replace large video files with compact audio files when you only need to listen.

Smaller files also mean better compatibility with email attachments, messaging apps, and older devices that have storage or memory limitations.

Best for:

  • Storage optimization
  • Fast sharing
  • Cloud storage
  • Mobile devices

💡 Tip

Delete the original video after extracting audio to free up 90% of the storage space if you only need the audio.

Extracted audio files play on all devices: smartphones, tablets, computers, car stereos, smart speakers, MP3 players, and more. Video files often have compatibility issues.

MP3 format works everywhere without exception. WAV is universally supported for professional applications. AAC and M4A work perfectly with Apple devices.

Audio files integrate seamlessly with music apps, podcast apps, audiobook players, and media libraries, providing a better user experience than video files.

No need for video players or codec packs—audio files work natively on all platforms and operating systems.

Best for:

  • Cross-platform use
  • Old devices
  • Car audio
  • Audio apps

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MP3 ensures maximum compatibility across all devices and platforms—it's the safest choice for universal playback.

Transcription services only need audio, not video. By extracting audio first, you reduce file sizes by 90%, drastically cutting upload time.

A 500MB video might take 10-15 minutes to upload, but the extracted 30MB audio uploads in under a minute. This speeds up your entire transcription workflow.

All speech clarity and intelligibility is preserved during extraction, ensuring accurate transcription results from both AI and human transcribers.

Many transcription platforms, including GoTranscript, prefer audio files because they process faster and cost less in bandwidth and storage.

Best for:

  • Meeting recordings
  • Interview videos
  • Lecture videos
  • Webinar recordings

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Always extract to MP3 before uploading to transcription services—it saves time and bandwidth without affecting accuracy.

Convert video podcasts, YouTube shows, or video interviews into audio episodes for podcast distribution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms.

Audio podcasts are more accessible—listeners can download for offline listening, they consume less data, work on any device, and don't require watching a screen.

MP3 is the podcast industry standard. Our extraction creates podcast-ready files with proper encoding settings that meet platform requirements.

Repurpose video content as audio to expand your audience reach. Many people prefer audio-only podcasts for multitasking, commuting, and convenience.

Best for:

  • Video podcasts
  • YouTube content
  • Interview series
  • Educational videos

💡 Tip

Use 128-192kbps MP3 for spoken-word podcasts. Higher bitrates (256-320kbps) are better for music-heavy content.

Your video files are encrypted during upload and processing using industry-standard encryption protocols. Complete privacy is guaranteed.

All uploaded videos and extracted audio files are automatically deleted from our servers immediately after download or within 24 hours maximum.

No registration, no user accounts, no tracking. We don't store information about what files you extract or keep any logs of your conversions.

Files never leave the secure processing environment and are never shared, analyzed, or used for any purpose other than your requested audio extraction.

Best for:

  • Personal videos
  • Confidential content
  • Business recordings
  • Private meetings

💡 Tip

Download your extracted audio promptly. Files are automatically deleted after processing for your security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about extracting audio from video files

Upload your video file (any format), select your desired audio output format (MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, or M4A), and click "Extract Audio from Video". The tool will process your video and extract the audio track. Once complete, you can preview and download your audio file. The entire process is completely free with no registration required, and works for video files up to 500MB.
Our tool supports all major video formats including MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MPEG, M4V, 3GP, MPG, and more. It works with YouTube downloads, screen recordings, camera footage, GoPro videos, drone videos, security camera recordings, and professional video production files. No matter what video format you have, we can extract the audio track.
You can extract audio to six different formats: MP3 (universal compatibility), WAV (lossless quality for editing), AAC (better than MP3, great for Apple devices), FLAC (lossless compression for archiving), OGG (open-source alternative), and M4A (Apple ecosystem standard). Choose the format that best matches your intended use case and device compatibility needs.
First, download the YouTube video as an MP4 or other video format. Then upload it to our audio extraction tool, select your desired audio format (MP3 is most popular), and extract the audio. This creates a much smaller file that's perfect for offline listening without the video component. Remember to only extract audio from videos you have the right to use and respect copyright laws.
Extraction time depends on file size. Small videos (under 50MB) typically process in 30-60 seconds. Medium videos (50-200MB) take 1-3 minutes. Large videos (200-500MB) process in 3-8 minutes. The tool provides real-time progress updates and accurate time estimates during processing. Audio extraction is faster than video conversion because we only process the audio track.
No, we extract the audio track directly from your video without re-encoding when possible. For lossless formats (WAV, FLAC), the extraction is bit-perfect-identical to the original. For compressed formats (MP3, AAC), we use high bitrate encoding to preserve excellent quality. The audio you extract is as good as the audio in your original video. Choose WAV or FLAC for zero quality loss.
Audio files are dramatically smaller-typically 90-95% smaller than the original video. A 100MB video might produce a 5-10MB MP3 file. A 1GB video might extract to just 50-100MB of audio. This massive size difference makes audio files much faster to upload, download, share, and store. It's one of the main reasons to extract audio from videos.
Upload your video file and extract to MP3 format. Transcription services like GoTranscript prefer audio files because they're much smaller and upload faster. A 500MB video might extract to a 30-50MB MP3, reducing upload time by 90% or more. The audio quality is fully preserved for accurate transcription. Extracting audio before uploading to transcription services saves significant time and bandwidth.
Yes! Our tool supports MKV (Matroska) files, which are container formats that can hold multiple audio and video tracks. We automatically extract the primary audio track from MKV files and convert it to your chosen format (MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, or M4A). MKV files are commonly used for high-quality video storage and our tool handles them perfectly.
Upload your MOV file (QuickTime format used by iPhones and Macs), select your desired audio format, and extract. For staying within the Apple ecosystem, choose M4A or AAC. For universal compatibility, choose MP3. For editing, choose WAV. MOV files are fully supported and audio extraction preserves the original quality from your iPhone or Mac recordings.
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is an older but still common video format. Simply upload your AVI file, select your desired audio output format, and extract. Our tool handles all AVI variants regardless of the internal codec used. The extracted audio maintains the original quality and can be saved in any of our supported audio formats.
WMV (Windows Media Video) files are fully supported. Upload your WMV file, choose your audio format (MP3 for compatibility, WAV for quality, or any other supported format), and extract. WMV files are common for screen recordings and older video content. Our tool extracts the audio track regardless of the specific WMV codec used.
No, you can only extract audio from videos that contain an audio track. If your video file has no audio (silent video, screen recording without microphone, muted camera footage), the extraction will fail. Most videos contain audio tracks, but some screen recordings, time-lapses, or exported animations might not. Check your video with a media player to verify it has audio before attempting extraction.
Upload your video podcast, interview, or recorded show and extract to MP3 format-the podcast industry standard. The extracted MP3 is immediately ready for podcast hosting on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and others. Use 128-192kbps MP3 for spoken content or higher bitrates for music-heavy podcasts. Audio podcasts are more accessible and preferred by most listeners.
Upload your music video and select your desired format-MP3 for general listening or FLAC/WAV for high-quality archival. The tool extracts the stereo audio track while preserving the full frequency range and audio quality. For casual listening, 192-320kbps MP3 provides excellent results. For archiving or critical listening, choose FLAC for lossless quality. Always respect copyright laws.
Our tool currently processes one file at a time for quality and security. To extract audio from multiple videos, process them sequentially-upload one video, extract audio, download, then repeat. Each extraction is quick (typically 1-3 minutes), so processing several files doesn't take long. The one-at-a-time approach ensures maximum quality and lets you preview each result.
Our web-based extractor works perfectly on mobile devices-no app needed. Open your mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox), navigate to our site, upload your video from your phone or cloud storage, select your audio format, and extract. The audio downloads directly to your phone. Works on both iPhone and Android. The mobile-friendly interface makes audio extraction easy on-the-go.
Upload your screen recording video (MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.), select MP3 as the output, and extract. This is perfect for tutorial videos, presentation recordings, or meetings where you want to review the audio without watching the video. Screen recordings can be very large, but the audio is small. Extracting audio reduces file size by 90%, making it easier to store and share.
GoPro videos are typically in MP4 format with high-quality audio tracks. Upload your GoPro MP4 file, select your desired audio format, and extract. This is useful for getting audio from action camera footage-perhaps to isolate sound effects, dialogue, or ambient audio from your adventures. The audio quality from GoPro cameras is generally excellent and preserves well during extraction.
Upload your video, extract to MP3, and download. MP3 files are perfect for messaging apps-they're much smaller than videos, send faster on mobile connections, and stay within file size limits. A 100MB video might become a 5MB MP3. Recipients can listen immediately without consuming large amounts of data or storage space. MP3 works in all messaging apps.
Upload your video and select either WAV or FLAC as the output format. Both are lossless formats that preserve 100% of the original audio quality from your video. WAV is uncompressed (larger files) and universally compatible. FLAC is compressed (smaller than WAV but larger than MP3) and popular among audiophiles. Use lossless extraction when you need perfect quality for editing or archival.
Upload your video and extract to MP3 for universal car stereo compatibility. MP3 works in virtually all car audio systems, whether modern or older models. Many cars don't support video playback but have excellent MP3 support via USB, SD card, or Bluetooth. Extract your favorite music videos, podcasts, or audiobooks to MP3, transfer to USB drive or phone, and enjoy seamless car audio playback.
No, our tool cannot extract audio from DRM-protected, encrypted, or copy-protected videos. This includes purchased movies, rental videos, protected streaming content, and encrypted business videos. We can only extract audio from unprotected video files that you have the legal right to process. If extraction fails, the video might be protected or use an unsupported protection scheme.
Upload your webinar recording video (typically MP4, MOV, or WMV), select MP3, and extract. Webinar audio is perfect for reviewing content, creating podcast episodes, or preparing transcripts. Audio-only versions are much smaller than full video recordings, making them easier to share with attendees and faster to upload to learning management systems or documentation platforms.
If you've recorded audiobook narration as video (perhaps for quality monitoring), upload the video, select MP3 or M4A, and extract. MP3 is widely compatible with all audiobook players and platforms. M4A works especially well with Apple Books. For professional audiobook production, consider extracting to WAV first for editing, then converting to MP3/M4A for final distribution to Audible, Apple Books, or other platforms.