Want to save a YouTube video as an MP3 audio file? A free YouTube to MP3 converter lets you extract the audio track from any YouTube video and download it directly to your phone or computer. No app installation, no account needed. EasyYTDown converts YouTube to MP3 in under 60 seconds.
How to Convert YouTube to MP3 Online (Step by Step)
- Open YouTube and find the video whose audio you want to save
- Copy the video URL from the address bar (on mobile: tap Share → Copy Link)
- Go to easyytdown.com
- Paste the URL into the input box
- Select MP3 from the format dropdown
- Click Download Now — audio is extracted in under 60 seconds
- Download your MP3 — the file saves directly to your device
The MP3 file contains the full audio track at high quality — perfect for music, podcasts, lectures, and any YouTube audio you want to listen to offline.
What Can You Convert to MP3?
- Music videos — extract the song and save it as an audio file
- Podcasts hosted on YouTube — save the episode for offline listening
- Lectures and tutorials — listen without needing to watch the video
- Interviews and talks — audio-only playback uses less battery and storage
- YouTube Shorts — extract audio from short-form content
- Meditation and ambience videos — white noise, rain sounds, sleep audio
YouTube to MP3 — Quality and File Size
| Format | Quality | File size (5 min song) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | High (192kbps) | ~7 MB | Music, podcasts, general use |
| MP4 (720p) | Video + Audio | ~50–80 MB | When you need the video too |
MP3 files are roughly 10x smaller than MP4 video files. If you only need the audio, always choose MP3 — it saves storage and downloads faster.
Is It Legal to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3?
Converting YouTube videos to MP3 for personal, offline use is technically against YouTube's Terms of Service, but is not criminally prosecuted anywhere. The grey area concerns copyright: if a video contains music owned by a record label, downloading it may infringe on the copyright holder's rights, even for personal use.
In practice: converting for personal listening — not redistribution or commercial use — carries effectively zero legal risk for an individual. Support artists by streaming when you can; use offline downloads for convenience when you need them.
YouTube to MP3 on iPhone
iPhones don't have a built-in way to save YouTube audio, but EasyYTDown works entirely in Safari — no app needed. Steps:
- Open YouTube in Safari or the YouTube app, copy the video link
- Open Safari and go to easyytdown.com
- Paste the link, select MP3, tap Download Now
- When prompted, tap "Download" to save to your Files app
- Open Files app → Downloads to find your MP3
On iOS, MP3 files saved to Files can be played with the built-in Files app or imported into Apple Music.
YouTube to MP3 on Android
Android makes this easier because Chrome downloads files directly to your Downloads folder:
- Copy the YouTube URL from the YouTube app or Chrome
- Open Chrome and go to easyytdown.com
- Paste the URL, choose MP3, tap Download Now
- The MP3 downloads to your Downloads folder automatically
- Open any music player or Files app to play it
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this YouTube to MP3 converter really free?
Yes. EasyYTDown offers 5 free MP3 downloads per day with no account required. Pro users ($4.99/month) get unlimited downloads.
What audio quality does the MP3 have?
EasyYTDown extracts the best available audio from YouTube and converts it to high-quality MP3. For most videos, this is 192kbps — indistinguishable from the original for most listeners.
Can I convert YouTube playlists to MP3?
Currently EasyYTDown processes one video at a time. Paste each video URL individually to convert a playlist. Batch processing is on our roadmap for a future Pro feature.
Does YouTube to MP3 work for age-restricted videos?
Age-restricted videos require YouTube account verification. EasyYTDown handles most age-restricted content, but some heavily restricted videos may not process.
How long does the MP3 conversion take?
Most conversions complete in 20–45 seconds. Longer videos (over 30 minutes) may take up to 90 seconds. The audio extraction and conversion happen on our servers — your device is not involved in the processing.
Is the MP3 file safe to download?
Yes. EasyYTDown delivers a standard .mp3 file — an audio container format that cannot execute code, install anything, or affect your device in any way beyond playing audio.