Often times, there are songs on YouTube which you would love to listen to even when you are offline. Though YouTube has its own YouTube Music, it would cost you a bit of money. If you are on a tight budget, do not worry as there are certain websites and software which you could use to convert to MP3 files, save them to together with your favorite music tracks and listen to them offline.
If you wish to download YouTube videos, you came to the right place as through this article, you would be able to find useful information on downloading YouTube videos as audio files.
A Legal Warning
One important question that many YouTube viewers would ask is, is converting and downloading legal? The answer to this question would depend on the video. If the video you are trying to convert is your own personal YouTube video or it is on a public domain or non-copyrighted, then, you could definitely covert and download the video.
In YouTube, you would be able to find content that could be downloaded and converted by searching public domain and non-copyrighted content. You could also filter your search to include videos with music licensed by creative commons. Other than the mentioned types of videos, you would not be able to legally convert nor download copyrighted videos without permission.
Beware Buggy and Malicious Sites
We highly recommend for you to be cautious with online video conversion sites as most of them have bugs and some would even infect your device with malware. Be aware as well that there are sites which might start off as safe and reliable and then would become malicious over time. This is why we highly recommend for you to always run a dependable and updated antivirus software.
Sites which could convert YouTube videos into audio files
Dirpy
On Dirpy website, for you to be able to convert your YouTube video into an audio file, all you need to do is to paste the URL of the YouTube video on the search field of Dirpy. Click the Dirpy button and you would be shown different details about the file. On the Record Audio, you would need to select the mp3 format and set highest (320 kbps) quality. Click record audio and you are good to go.
Motionbox’s YouTube to MP3
A conversion website, Motionbox’s YouTube to MP3 allows you to convert YouTube videos in different file formats and for you to be able to convert your video, all you need to do is to set the conversion option to MP3. Paste the URL of your YouTube video on the field found in the Motionbox’s site. Once the conversion process is completed, you would see a mini audio player. Click the play button to listen to the audio version of your video.
If you wish to download your YouTube video, click on the three-dot icon and select download. Keep in mind that you would be able to use this feature only on Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
AceThinker
AceThinker is a website which offers YouTube conversion function. For you to be able to make this feature work, all you need to do is to paste the YouTube link of the video you would wish to download on AceThinker website and click on Download button found on the right side. Once the name of the song appears, click download found below. In this site, you would only be allowed to do the conversion to 128K. Click download button again and save MP3 file on your device.
If you wish for higher quality audio format, you would need to get the AceThinker’s Music Keeper software. You would be able to use it during its free trial period. However, once the free trial is over, you would need to pay $39.95 for lifetime license or $25.95 for one year or $9.95 for one month.
4K YouTube to MP3
The 4K YouTube to MP3 is another conversion program which could be installed on your Windows or Mac. It offers a free version which allows you to do only 15 conversions per day. If you wish to convert more, you would need to get the paid version.
For you to be able to convert your YouTube video into audio file, all you need to do is to paste your video’s URL on the home screen of the software. It will convert automatically into MP3 subfolder in you music folder.
MediaHuman’s YouTube to MP3 Converter
The MediaHuman has a free conversion program called YouTube to MP3 Converter which could be installed on your computer. It is simple to use and it offers different advanced options. To be able to use its features, all you need to do is to copy and paste or drag and drop YouTube URL into the program. Click Start Download. Once the file has been added to your computer click on it and select locate saved file.
Through this program, you could also convert and download multiple videos. If you wish for more than the basic features, you would have to click on the General options icon and select preferences. You could automate link pasting and downloading. You could also tweak your bandwidth or adjust your iTunes settings.
YouTube Music
If you are on YouTube and you would just like to listen to songs, you do not need to convert it to MP3 file. In fact, you could check out YouTube Music. Though through this app, you would not be able to download songs. However, by subscribing, you would be able to listen to songs offline.
This app could be used on both iOS or Android. You could browse and search for music. All you have to do is select your favorite artist or song. This app comes with a one month free trial and after the trial, you would need to pay $9.99 per month for Android and $12.99 per month for iOS.
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