[SOLVED] 10 Best Ways to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 for FREE

Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 - YouTube is a website where we can find videos on a variety of topics. Some people prefer to listen to these videos as audio, rather than watch them. To do this, we can use an online YouTube to MP3 converter, mobile video downloader, and other options that we have listed here.

These converter can help you to download videos from YouTube and turn it into an audio file, like an MP3. There are different ways to use this converter, depending on the device you're using, like an Android phone, iPhone, or a laptop. In this article, we will explain how to convert YouTube videos to audio format on different devices.

1. Use YouTube to MP3 Converter Websites

To download or convert YouTube videos to MP3, you can try to find an online YouTube to MP3 converter. Most of them are easy to use, no need to install any app, and free of charge.

In this tutorial, we use an online YouTube MP3 Converter tool called Ahatik YouTube to MP3 Converter.

Steps to convert YouTube videos to MP3:

1. Go to Ahatik YouTube to MP3 Converter
2. Paste the copied YouTube video link and click the download button
3. Choose the options you want and click download
4. MP3 will be downloaded automatically

2. Use YouTube to MP3 Converter Websites from Android

Convert YouTube Videos as MP3 is also possible from Android. We know that you are not always with your computer, most of the time we are with our mobile phone instead. So here you go, a tutorial on how to save YouTube videos as MP3 from Android.

Follow the steps below to convert YouTube videos as MP3:

1. Get the YouTube video link
2. Open your favourite mobile browser
3. Go to Ahatik YouTube to MP3 Converter
4. Paste the copied YouTube video link and click the download button
5. Choose the options you want and click download
6. MP3 will be downloaded automatically
7. Enjoy your MP3 offline

3. Use a Mobile YouTube to MP3 Converter App

If you download YouTube Videos so often, installing an app is the best choice to reduce the steps and effort you need to download YouTube Videos to MP3, compared to downloading from browser.

Unfortunately, most of the apps that can convert YouTube videos to MP3 are not available to download from Google Play Store due to the nature of the apps that violate YouTube's Terms of Use.

Please do your own research and be very careful when you are downloading APK to install on your Android phone from any 3rd party websites. Once again, please do your own research, and do it at your own risk.

In this tutorial, we are using an Android All Video Downloader from Ahasave from Ahasave. You can get it from ahasave.com or Google Play store.

4. Use a Browser Extension for Chrome

Similar to a web downloader or online tool, browser extension can help you to download videos from YouTube then convert them to MP3 or directly download as MP3.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using Chrome Extension:

1. Go to Chrome Web Store and search "YouTube to MP3"
2. Find your preferred extension
3. Add to Chrome
4. Open YouTube and play your desired video
5. Click the extension
6. MP3 will be downloaded automatically
7. Enjoy your MP3 offline

5. Use a Browser Extension for Firefox

Firefox is an alternative to Chrome browser that also supports many customization including add-ons (extension on Chrome) that can help you to convert YouTube videos to MP3.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using Firefox Add-Ons:

1. Go to Firefox Add-Ons page and search "YouTube to MP3"
2. Find your preferred extension
3. Add to Firefox
4. Open YouTube and play your desired video
5. Click the add-on
6. MP3 will be downloaded automatically
7. Enjoy your MP3 offline

6. Use Desktop Software

For desktop power users, you can install your preferred YouTube to MP3 Converter software to download YouTube videos to MP3. The first installation will take a couple of minutes depending on your internet connection and device's performance, but you can use them later in one click after the installation is finished.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using Desktop software:

1. Go to your favourite downloader official website
2. Find the download section and download the installer
3. Once downloader, run the installer and follow the wizard
4. Open YouTube and get the link
5. Paste the YouTube link to the desktop software
6. MP3 will be downloaded automatically
7. Enjoy your MP3 offline

7. Use Command-line Tools

Danger zone! Joke aside, please make sure that you are familiar with command-line tools before proceeding to follow this tutorial. Messing with command-line could cause system failure if done wrongly.

We suggest you to use the web downloader above to convert YouTube videos to MP3 if you are not familiar with what we are talking about here.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using Command line tool:

1. Go to this GitHub projectto read more
2. Install nodejs as a prerequisite
3. Continue to follow the screenshot below

8. Use Media Player Software

A media player software like VLC has a built-in option to convert and save YouTube videos as MP3. The only downside is that this method tends to fail if your network is not stable.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using VLC:

1. Download VLC from their official website
2. Open Media File
3. Add Video File
4. Click on Convert
5. Choose Audio Profile
6. Choose Destination Folder
7. Click on Start to Convert the Video to Audio

9. Use Video Editing Software

Some video editing software like FinalCut Pro or Adobe Premiere supports importing videos from external sources and exporting it as audio. You can try this workaround if you have the software installed on your device.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using Video Editing Software:

1. Download and install Moyea Importer
2. In the installation process, you need to specify the installation path of your Adobe Premiere Pro plug-in folder and Adobe Premiere Pro itself so that the plug-in can work with Adobe Premiere Pro properly
3. Import files into Adobe Premiere Pro.
4. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro
5. Double click the blank space below the horizontal bar in the “Project” window
6. Select the source FLV file that you intend to edit and click on “Open” button
7. Moyea Importer will help you to import the selected YouTube to Adobe Premiere.
8. Once you import the video, you can export it as audio

10. Use a Third-Party Service

If you are a busy person and need to bulk convert YouTube videos to MP3 and you find yourself with no time to do it, you can use third party services like Fiverr to find the right person who will happily help you with your needs. For as low as $5, you can find a good freelancer to download YouTube videos to MP3 for you.

To convert YouTube Videos to MP3 using 3rd party service:

1. Go to freelancer platform you prefer like Fiverr
2. Login to your account
3. Enter your query
4. Find the right freelancer
5. Send the task brief to the freelancer
6. Seal the deal by paying the bill
7. Wait for the freelancer to send the results

⚠️Disclaimer:

Ahatik is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or any mentioned apps. The website allows users to download content from YouTube for personal use only. Any unauthorized use or distribution of downloaded content is strictly prohibited and may be in violation of copyright laws. By using this website, you agree to use the downloaded content only for personal and non-commercial purposes. The website will not be held responsible for any misuse of the downloaded content.