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MP4 to MP3 Converter

Pull the audio out of any MP4 and save it as MP3 - great for music, podcasts, and lectures, all done on your device.

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Drop files here or click to browse · video, audio, or images · convert several at once

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About this converter

MP4 to MP3 is not a video conversion - it is audio extraction. It takes the soundtrack out of your video and saves just the audio as an MP3. People use it to grab a song from a music video, keep the audio from a recorded lecture or interview, or turn a talk into something to listen to on the go.

Because MP4 stores audio as AAC and MP3 is a different format, the audio is re-encoded during extraction. MP3 is lossy, so the bitrate you choose sets the trade-off between file size and fidelity. The video track is discarded entirely.

MP4 to MP3: good to know

How it works

  1. Drop your file(s) in the box above (or click to browse).
  2. Make sure MP3 is selected as the output.
  3. Click Convert, then Download your file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert MP4 to MP3?

Drop your MP4 above, choose MP3 as the output, and click Convert, then Download. EasyConvert extracts the audio track and saves it as an MP3 - the video is discarded.

Does MP4 to MP3 keep the video?

No. This extracts only the audio. If you want a smaller video, use Compress Video; if you want both picture and sound, keep it as MP4.

What bitrate should I choose?

For music, 256-320 kbps stays close to the source. For spoken-word audio like podcasts and lectures, 128-192 kbps sounds great and produces a much smaller file.

Is MP3 or M4A better?

MP3 is the most universally compatible and plays on every device. M4A (AAC) generally sounds better at the same file size, so choose MP3 for compatibility and M4A for best quality per megabyte.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The extraction runs entirely in your browser with WebAssembly, so your video and the resulting audio never leave your device.

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