A lot of YouTube is really audio with a picture attached: lectures, interviews, podcasts, sermons, language lessons. Downloading the whole video wastes space when you only want to listen. An MP3 is a fraction of the size, plays in any music app, and keeps playing with the screen off.
Step 1: Copy the Video Link
In the YouTube app, tap Share under the video, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar. Links that start with youtu.be, youtube.com/watch and youtube.com/shorts all work.
Step 2: Paste It into the YouTube to MP3 Tool
- Open the YouTube to MP3 converter.
- Tap the paste button (or press Ctrl+V / Cmd+V), then the search button.
- Tap Download MP3.
Already on the normal YouTube video downloader? Tap Audio under the Download Video button instead. It does the same thing.
Long videos take a little longer, because Clipzy pulls the audio stream and converts it to MP3 before sending it. A one-hour lecture is still a single tap.
Where the MP3 Ends Up
- iPhone: Files app → Downloads. Tap it to play, or share it to an audio app.
- Android: Files → Downloads. Most music players pick it up automatically.
- Windows and Mac: your Downloads folder.
Good Uses for YouTube Audio
- Lectures and courses to replay before an exam
- Podcasts that are only published on YouTube
- Your own uploads, for example to reuse the voiceover in an edit
- Language lessons to loop while you walk or drive
What About Music?
Songs on YouTube are almost always copyrighted. Saving a track for yourself is one thing; re-uploading it, selling it or using it in your own videos usually needs permission from the rights holder. YouTube's Terms of Service govern how its content can be reused. When in doubt, use royalty-free music libraries for anything you publish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes. No account, no app and no limit on how many files you convert.
Can I convert YouTube Shorts to MP3?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link the same way.
Can I get MP3 from TikTok or Instagram too?
Yes: use the TikTok to MP3 or Instagram audio downloader. MP3 isn't available for Facebook or Pinterest.
Want the video instead? Read how to download YouTube videos and Shorts.