How to convert a video into audio

There are times when you find yourself in a situation where a video’s audio is more valuable than the overall video. Or, you need to use the audio of a video on another project on your laptop. In that case, can you actually extract audio for yourself? Well, yes, you can do it, and it is a handy thing to know, especially when the video is of little to no value, but the audio is helpful. You can convert it to audio and save storage as well. Here’s how to go about it when you’re using a laptop or desktop:

Ways to convert a video into audio

Videos are generally in MP4 format; when you want to convert them into audio, you primarily want to convert them into an MP3 file. For this type of conversion, multiple apps and services are available, such as websites that convert your video file into audio online without needing to download an app. Most of these website services and apps have a few essential functions free of cost, while they also offer premium services offering more options and functionalities.  

Some of the most popular tools available to convert a video into audio are as follows:

– Filmora: Available for both Windows and Mac
– VLC media player: Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
– Audacity: Windows, Mac, and Linux
– QuickTime: Default media player on Mac

For converting video to audio on a smartphone, you can do a simple search in their native App Store or play store and, based on reviews and ratings, download a suitable one.  

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All the converters are relatively straightforward. They function more or less similarly; at least the basic logic doesn’t change. Here is a simple guide to get the hang of it.  

– Open the app/website.
– You will find a tab/button/option asking you to choose a video file you want to convert.
– Click on it; you will then have to select the video file you want to convert and then click OK.
– Then press the convert button and wait for a bit. Depending on the file size, app, and network, you may need to wait a bit.
– Once it is done, click on the download option, and you are done.