Convert Video to Sound

How to convert video to audio on a computer

Sometimes, you want the audio track from a video. It could be a music video, a recorded lecture, or a funny clip you want as a ringtone. Here’s how to extract audio from video files on the most common devices:

Windows

VLC Media Player:

• Download VLC Media Player if you don’t have it (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
• Open VLC, go to “Media” -> “Convert/Save.”
• Click “Add” and select your video file.
• Click “Convert/Save,” then choose “Audio – MP3” as the profile.
• Select a destination for your new audio file and hit “Start.”

macOS

QuickTime Player:

• Open your video in QuickTime Player.

• Go to “File” -> “Export As” -> “Audio Only”.

• Choose your desired save location and file name.

iPhone

• App Store Apps:
• Download a converter app like “MP3 Converter”.
• Open the app and select the video from your Photos library.
• Choose your desired audio format (usually MP3).
• Tap “Convert” and save the file to your phone.

Android

• Google Play Store Apps:
• Download a converter app like “Video to MP3 Converter.”
• Open the app, then select the video you want to convert
• Choose your desired audio format (like MP3) and quality.
• Tap “Convert” and save the audio file to your device.