YouTube MP3 Converter
Convert YouTube videos to MP3 audio for free, right in your browser, with no sign-up.
Convert YouTube to MP3 Online for Free
The y2mate YouTube MP3 converter turns the soundtrack of almost any public YouTube video into an MP3 file you can keep. Paste a link to a song, podcast, lecture, interview or concert, and the audio is prepared for you after a short wait. Everything happens in your web browser, so there is nothing to install, no account to create and nothing to pay.
The converter is made for the way people actually listen: on the bus, at the gym or wherever the signal drops. It works on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Windows PCs, Macs and Chromebooks in any modern browser. If you want to keep the picture as well as the sound, our YouTube MP4 converter saves the full video in resolutions from 144p up to 1080p. Both formats sit side by side on the same download page.
How to Use the YouTube MP3 Converter
- Open the song, podcast or talk on YouTube and copy its link from the app or the address bar.
- Paste the link into the box at the top of this page. The converter starts on its own, or you can press "Start".
- On the download page, stay on the Audio tab and press "Download" next to an MP3 option.
- A progress bar appears while your MP3 is being prepared. When it finishes, a new "Download" button lets you save the file.
Benefits of Our MP3 Converter
- Free YouTube to MP3 conversion with no daily cap
- No registration, no email address and no software to install
- Runs in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox and other modern browsers
- MP3 audio and MP4 video available from the same download page
Completely Free
Converting YouTube to MP3 costs nothing. There are no trials or paid upgrades, and you never have to hand over an email address or choose a password.
Songs, Podcasts and More
Music videos, podcasts, talks, tutorials and Shorts are all welcome. If a video is public on YouTube, you can usually save its sound as an MP3 in a couple of clicks.
Saves Straight to Your Device
The finished MP3 downloads through your browser into your usual Downloads folder, ready to play offline or to copy to another phone or laptop.
Light and Simple
Nothing to install and no browser extension to add. The page is small and loads quickly, even on a slow mobile connection.
YouTube MP3 Converter FAQ
What is a YouTube MP3 converter?
It's a website that takes the link of a YouTube video and hands you its audio as an MP3 file. With y2mate you only need the link: the conversion is done online, and you download the finished file through your browser.
Is it free to convert YouTube to MP3 with y2mate?
Yes, it is free, and there is no paid version. You don't need an account, nobody asks for payment details, and there is no daily limit on how many YouTube videos you convert to MP3.
What audio quality will I get?
Every MP3 option gives you standard-quality audio made from the video's own soundtrack, so the result depends mostly on the original upload. A clean studio recording stays clean, while a noisy phone recording will not sound any better after conversion.
How do I convert YouTube to MP3 on iPhone or Android?
Tap "Share" under the video in the YouTube app and choose "Copy link". Open this page in your phone's browser, paste the link into the box and save an MP3 from the Audio tab. Android keeps the file in the Downloads folder, while Safari on iPhone and iPad saves it to Downloads in the Files app.
Where is my MP3 saved after downloading?
Your browser stores it in its default download location, which on most computers is the Downloads folder. If you can't find it, open your browser's list of downloads; in Chrome and Edge on Windows, the shortcut is Ctrl+J.
Is this MP3 converter safe?
Yes. The site runs over an encrypted HTTPS connection, the converter never asks for your name or YouTube login, and no software is required. Nothing gets installed on your device; you simply save the MP3 file you choose.
Can I convert long videos such as podcasts or lectures?
Yes. Audio files are far smaller than video, so even recordings that run for several hours usually convert without trouble. An MP3 rarely comes anywhere near the 1 GB limit per file.
Is it legal to convert YouTube videos to MP3?
That depends on the content and on the laws where you live. Converting is generally fine for your own uploads, public-domain recordings and audio released under a license that allows copying, such as Creative Commons. Please respect copyright and YouTube's rules, and only download music or other recordings you have the right to use. Our Terms and Conditions explain more.
Good to Know
Tip: Copied a link from a playlist or from YouTube Music? Paste it exactly as it is. The converter picks out the single video in the link, so you get that one track instead of the whole playlist.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&list=PLAYLIST_ID => MP3 of VIDEO_ID only
To save several songs from a playlist, open each one on YouTube and convert its link separately.
