YouTube · MP3 128–320 kbps
YouTube to MP3 Converter
Paste a YouTube link and save the audio as MP3 at 128, 256 or 320 kbps. The MP4 video options are right below.
No popups. No forced redirects. No fake download buttons.
Extracting video information…
MP3 audio formats
Video (MP4)
- 128 / 256 / 320 kbps
- No account needed
- No popups or redirects
- Works on iPhone & Android
How to convert YouTube to MP3
- Copy the video linkIn the YouTube app: Share → Copy link. A
youtu.belink works too. - Paste and convertPaste it above. You'll see the three MP3 bitrates with an estimated size for each.
- Pick a bitrateThe MP3 is encoded at that bitrate and downloads to your device, named after the video.
Which bitrate should you pick?
All three are constant-bitrate MP3 files, so the size depends only on length. Free MP3 files can be up to 100MB.
| Bitrate | Size per minute | Free up to about | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 kbps | ≈ 0.9 MB | ≈ 100 min | Podcasts, talks, long mixes |
| 256 kbps | ≈ 1.8 MB | ≈ 55 min | Music on headphones |
| 320 kbps | ≈ 2.3 MB | ≈ 44 min | Highest MP3 setting |
320 kbps won't beat the source. YouTube's own audio is compressed. A higher MP3 bitrate keeps more of what's there, but can't add detail the upload never had. More in YouTube MP3 320kbps explained.
Longer than the Free limit? Pick 128 kbps, or use Supporter access for MP3 files up to 2GB.
Why convert here
Size before you download
Every bitrate shows an estimated file size, so you know if it fits the Free limit.
One encode, one file
The best audio YouTube offers is converted once, straight to the MP3 bitrate you picked.
Video too, if you want it
The same lookup lists MP4 video options below the MP3s.
Temporary files
Converted files are removed from our server automatically, normally within about an hour.
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YouTube to MP3 FAQ
Is this YouTube to MP3 converter free?
Yes. Single conversions are free and need no account. Free MP3 output is limited to 100MB per file; Supporter access raises that to 2GB.
Is 320 kbps real 320 kbps quality?
The file really is a 320 kbps MP3. The sound can't be better than YouTube's own audio, though: converting at a higher bitrate keeps more of the source, it doesn't restore detail that was never there.
How long can the video be?
It depends on the bitrate, because Free MP3 files can be up to 100MB: roughly 100 minutes at 128 kbps, 55 minutes at 256 kbps and 44 minutes at 320 kbps.
Where does the MP3 go on iPhone?
Safari saves it to the Files app, in Downloads. From there you can play it, share it, or move it to another app.
Where does the MP3 go on Android?
Chrome saves it to your Downloads folder. Most music players and file managers pick it up from there.
Can I convert a whole playlist to MP3?
Use the playlist downloader: pick up to 10 tracks and get them as one MP3 ZIP for free, or up to 30 with Supporter access.
Can I also download the video?
Yes. MP4 options are listed under the MP3s after the same lookup. The YouTube video downloader shows video first.