How to Extract Audio from YouTube

When you come across some interesting, funny, or catchy audio in a YouTube video, you might occasionally want to extract it. Whether you want to download the entire video or just rip the audio from YouTube, there are plenty of options. But some tools may not work so well. This article will walk you through four tried-and-true methods for extracting audio from YouTube to save you time looking for one.

Part 1: Extracting Audio from YouTube with Desktop Software

There are desktop apps that can reliably help you extract audio from YouTube. MobiMover is one of the tools for YouTube audio extraction, which also serves as a perfect iOS data transfer utility. It can analyze single or multiple YouTube video URLs and provide you with flexible download options, including downloading YouTube videos in different qualities, downloading audio in MP3 or WMV format, and downloading video subtitles. It meets all your needs to download YouTube videos and audios. It's super easy and fast to extract audio from YouTube with MobiMover. Here comes the introduction to this YouTube downloader.

- Multiple Download Formats - MobiMover downloads YouTube videos in MP4, MP3, and WMV formats. - 4K Video Download - Supports real 4K video downloading from YouTube and over 1,000 other websites. - Various Video/Audio Sizes to Choose - You can choose the quality of the audio/video you download. - Bulk Download - You can input multiple video URLs to download videos and audios in batches. - Captions Download - If the video contains captions, you can check to download the subtitle file in SRT format.

Step 1: Run MobiMover, go to "Video Downloader", and then choose the device where you want to save the downloaded YouTube video. If you wish to download YouTube videos to your mobile device, connect it to the PC first.

Step 2: Copy the YouTube video URL you want to download and paste it into the field on MobiMover, then tap the Download button.

After clicking the “Download” button, MobiMover will quickly analyze the URL and download the YouTube video to your computer or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

If you're an iPhone user, you can use MobiMover to send the downloaded audio directly to your iPhone. Read the article on how to transfer MP3 to iPhone for a detailed guide.

Part 2: Save Audio from YouTube Using an Online Audio Downloader

If you don't want to download and install a desktop app to rip audio from YouTube, try an online YouTube audio downloader instead. Be careful when using online YouTube video and audio downloaders, as they can lead you to malicious websites like gambling or adult content sites. YouTube to MP3 Converter is a relatively harmless online audio grabber, although it will open unrelated websites when you click to download your converted audio file. Just close the website.

Step 1: Open the YouTube to MP3 converter in your web browser.

Step 2: Copy the YouTube video's link and paste it into the YouTube to MP3 converter's box.

Step 3: Choose an audio format and quality, then click "Convert." The video will take some time to convert to audio, depending on the size of the file.

Step 4. Once done, click on “Download” to save the audio file to your computer.

Part 3: Downloading YouTube Audio with Browser Extensions

There are extensions that can capture video and audio from websites. I tried a few on my Chrome browser, but was not very satisfied with them. Most of them say they cannot work on YouTube or YouTube videos embedded on other sites due to restrictions in the Chrome store. It's hard to find one that really works. If we find a good one, we will add it here. But for downloading audio from other sites, you can look for a tool in the Chrome store.

But with other browsers, such as Firefox and Opera, you can more easily save YouTube audio with extensions. For some YouTube videos, the add-on Easy Youtube Video Download Express may work, though with less reliability than desktop apps or online tools.

Part 4: Capturing Audio from YouTube with Mobile Apps

There are apps available for both Android and iOS that can help you download YouTube audio. Search for them in the Play Store or App Store. Because downloading YouTube videos violates YouTube's terms of service, some tools may not work as promised. Before downloading a YouTube audio downloader to your phone, check the app's description, user reviews, and ratings.

Conclusions

We've provided four ways to download audio from YouTube. The first two methods – using desktop tools and online converters – are more popular and reliable for saving YouTube audio. If you do opt for extensions and apps to download YouTube audio, take the time to choose one that truly works. It's worth mentioning that YouTube forbids downloading private videos. While you can use the tools we've mentioned to get them, note that you need to abide by YouTube's Fair Use Policy to avoid any copyright infringement.