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How to extract audio from video
Sometimes you only need the sound from a video: for a podcast, music, a voice note or editing. Here is how to extract the audio and which format to choose.
Updated: November 2, 2026
When you only need the sound
Video files are large, and the audio track is often enough for listening. Extracting audio is useful for:
- podcasts and interviews;
- music from video clips;
- voice notes and lectures;
- editing and audio processing.
Which format to choose
MP3 is the universal format for listening, messengers and players. WAV is for editing and processing without additional compression. M4A is compact AAC for iPhone, Android and podcasts.
How to extract audio
- Open MP4 to MP3, MP4 to WAV, MP4 to M4A, MOV to MP3 or WebM to MP3.
- Upload the video.
- Wait for server processing.
- Download the audio file.
The server uses ffmpeg, processes one job at a time and deletes the source and result automatically.
Limits
Video must be up to 100 MB, 5 minutes long and Full HD resolution. For longer recordings, use a desktop converter.
Questions and answers
Which format is best for listening?
MP3 is the most universal option. It opens on any device and takes little space.
Why extract audio to WAV?
WAV stores audio without compression and is suitable for editing and processing in audio editors. The file takes a lot of space.
What is M4A?
M4A is a container for AAC audio. It is more compact than WAV and well suited to music and podcasts on iPhone and Android.
Is quality preserved?
Extracting to WAV does not compress the audio further. MP3 and M4A use lossy compression, but at high quality the difference is usually invisible.