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Extract Audio from Video

Save video audio as MP3, WAV, or AAC right in your browser

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Extract Audio from Video pulls the complete soundtrack out of any video file and saves it as an MP3, WAV, or AAC audio file. Unlike a single-format converter, it lets you pick lossy MP3 for small shareable files, lossless WAV for editing and archiving, or efficient AAC — so you get the exact codec your next step needs, with no watermark and no length cap.

The entire process runs inside your browser using ffmpeg.wasm (a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg), so your video is never uploaded to a server — it is read, decoded, and stripped of its video track locally on your own device. That makes it a fast, private choice for podcasters, video editors, students, and anyone who needs just the audio from a clip, recording, or downloaded video without installing software or creating an account.

Why use this tool

Three output formats, one tool

Export to MP3, WAV, or AAC depending on your need — compressed MP3 for sharing, lossless WAV for editing in a DAW or video editor, or efficient AAC — instead of being locked to a single format.

Completely private, no upload

Your video is decoded and stripped of its video track entirely in your browser with ffmpeg.wasm, so confidential recordings, interviews, and personal clips never touch a server.

Lossless option available

WAV output uses uncompressed 16-bit PCM, preserving the original audio bit-for-bit — ideal when you plan to edit, master, or archive the sound rather than just listen to it.

Fast and free with no signup

Because it copies and exports the audio stream rather than re-rendering video, extraction is quick, unlimited, and requires no account, watermark, or payment.

How to use the Extract Audio from Video

  1. Upload your video

    Drag and drop your video file onto the upload zone or click to browse and select an MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, or other supported video.

  2. Choose an output format

    Select MP3 for a small shareable file, WAV for lossless uncompressed audio, or AAC for high efficiency.

  3. Start the extraction

    Click the extract button to strip the video track and pull the full audio stream, watching the progress bar as it processes locally.

  4. Download your audio file

    When processing finishes, click download to save the extracted MP3, WAV, or AAC file to your device.

  5. Extract from another video

    Use the reset option to clear the file and repeat the process for additional videos without reloading the page.

Popular use cases

  • A podcaster records a video interview and extracts the WAV audio to edit and master in their audio workstation before publishing the episode.
  • A student pulls the MP3 soundtrack from a recorded lecture so they can listen and review on their phone during a commute.
  • A video editor extracts lossless WAV audio from raw footage to clean up dialogue and rebuild a clean mix in a separate editing app.
  • A musician grabs the AAC audio from a performance clip to share a lightweight, high-quality file without the large video attached.

Frequently asked questions

Is Extract Audio from Video free to use?
Yes, the tool is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you extract audio from. Every feature, including MP3, WAV, and AAC output, is available at no cost because all processing happens on your own device rather than on a paid server.
Are my videos uploaded to a server?
No. Your video file never leaves your computer. It is processed locally in your browser using ffmpeg.wasm (WebAssembly), so the audio is extracted entirely on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or seen by anyone, which makes this safe for private recordings and confidential footage.
What output audio formats can I choose?
You can export the extracted audio as MP3, WAV, or AAC. MP3 is a compressed format ideal for sharing and podcasts, WAV is uncompressed 16-bit PCM that is lossless and best for editing, and AAC offers high quality at smaller sizes than MP3. Pick the format your next tool or platform requires.
What video formats does it accept?
It accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV, WMV, M4V, and most other common video formats. FFmpeg decodes the container and audio stream regardless of the source, so videos from phones, screen recorders, cameras, and downloads all work.
Does extracting audio reduce the quality?
It depends on the format you choose. WAV output is lossless and preserves the original audio exactly as it was in the video. MP3 uses high-quality variable bitrate encoding (roughly 220-260 kbps), and AAC re-encodes efficiently, so both are near-transparent for listening even though they are technically lossy.
Is there a file size limit?
You can extract audio from videos up to about 500 MB. Because processing runs in your browser's memory, very large files depend on your device's available RAM, so a modern laptop or desktop handles big files more comfortably than an older phone.
How fast is the audio extraction?
Extraction is usually quick — often well under a minute — because pulling out an existing audio stream is far less work than re-encoding video. The first run may take a few extra seconds while the FFmpeg WebAssembly engine (about 5.5 MB) loads, after which it is cached for instant reuse.
How is this different from a video-to-MP3 converter?
A video-to-MP3 converter only outputs MP3. Extract Audio from Video gives you a choice of MP3, WAV, or AAC, so you can grab lossless WAV for a DAW or video editor, AAC for Apple ecosystems, or MP3 for quick sharing — all from the same tool. It removes the video track entirely and keeps the full-length audio.

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