Several online tools allow you to convert MP4 files to MP3 format quickly and free of charge. Kapwing enables users to convert MP4 videos into MP3 audio files directly in the browser by uploading the video and selecting MP3 under the "Export Project" options, with no software installation required. Similarly, Shotstack offers a free online converter that supports MP4, MOV, MKV, and WEBM formats, allowing users to convert video to MP3 with just three steps: upload the file, adjust playback speed and pitch if needed, and download the result. The process is entirely browser-based and does not require any downloads, making it accessible on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
Other platforms such as Zamzar, Happyscribe, Restream, InVideo, and VEED.IO also provide free MP4 to MP3 conversion services with minimal effort. These tools typically involve uploading the MP4 file, selecting MP3 as the output format, and downloading the converted audio file immediately. Some platforms, like the one by VEED.IO, do not require sign-up or account creation, and there are no file size or conversion limits. InVideo emphasizes that the conversion process preserves audio quality and does not require any software installation.
For mobile users, Android apps such as "Mp4 To Mp3, Video To Audio" and "Video to MP3 - Video to Audio" offer on-device conversion, allowing users to extract audio from videos, trim clips, merge audio, and even set the output as ringtones or notification sounds. These apps support multiple video and audio formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, and audio formats like MP3, WAV, and M4A.
It is important to note that while many tools perform a direct conversion from MP4 to MP3, some experts suggest that converting a lossy AAC audio stream (common in MP4 files) to MP3 may result in unnecessary quality loss, as both are lossy formats. Instead, they recommend using tools like FFmpeg to stream-copy the audio into an M4A container, which is a lossless process and maintains audio quality. However, for most users, the convenience of online converters outweighs the technical nuances, especially when the output is intended for playback on devices that support AAC natively.
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Alternatively, you can open Windows Movie Maker and upload your MP4 file by clicking ‘Add Video’. Once added, select ‘File’, then ‘Save Movie’, and then navigate to the bottom of the page where you can click the menu option ‘Audio Only’. You’ll be prompted for a file name for your new MP3 file, which you can then save and open as an MP3 file.
Edit: u/TheScriptTiger helped me out. Thanks for all the response 😊
Hi, I’m not a podcaster, but a guest. I recently was scheduled to have a zoom meeting with a podcaster to record for an upcoming episode. They had a family emergency but asked me to do a “Take Over” and record on my own and gave me some instructions.
I recorded on zoom (video off as it was for audio anyway) and sent them the file, but it’s mp4 and they asked if I could convert it to mp3.
(I’m a 56yo woman and not real computer savvy)
I said I’d try & I have, with no luck. Can any give me some instructions?