Free toolNo sign-up · No watermark · MP4 and MP3
Convert YouTube to MP3, free
Paste a link and save just the audio. Great for interviews, lectures and podcasts you want to listen to offline.
- Free, no sign-up
- MP4 up to 30 min · MP3 up to 2 hours
- Works on phone and desktop
Three steps. No app, no account, no watermark.
- 01
Paste the link
Copy a YouTube or Shorts link and paste it in the box. We fetch the title and thumbnail.
- 02
Pick MP4 or MP3
Choose a 360p video with sound, or just the audio as an MP3.
- 03
Download, or transcribe
Save the file to your device, or send it to NiceScribe and get the text.
Need the words, not the file? Transcribe it instead.
Send the same link to NiceScribe and get a timestamped transcript in minutes. Name the speakers afterwards, then export to DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT or CSV.
Free for 3 files a day, up to 30 minutes each.
How we cut onboarding time in half12:48
00:04Speaker 1 · We started by watching ten new users sign up.
00:11Speaker 2 · And most of them got stuck on the same screen.
00:19Speaker 1 · So we cut that step entirely.
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Pick the format. We handle the rest.
| Format | Quality | Video length | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | 360p | Up to 30 minutes | Phones, slides and quick clips with sound |
| MP3 | 128 kbps | Up to 2 hours | Interviews, lectures and podcasts to listen to offline |
Respect the people who made it
Only download videos you own, that are licensed for reuse such as Creative Commons, or that the creator has said you may download. Downloading other videos may break YouTube’s Terms of Service and copyright law. Copyrighted music isn’t supported. NiceScribe isn’t affiliated with YouTube or Google.
About this tool
YouTube to MP3 Converter is a free tool from NiceScribe. It saves YouTube videos you have the right to download as MP4 or MP3, with no ads and no account. It is also the fastest way into NiceScribe: send any link to the transcriber and get accurate text with timestamps.
Is it free?
Yes. Downloading is free, has no ads and needs no account. Each connection can download 5 videos a day. Transcription is free for 3 files a day, up to 30 minutes each.
Is downloading YouTube videos legal?
It depends on the video. Download only videos you own, that are licensed for reuse, or that the creator allows you to download. Other downloads may break YouTube’s Terms of Service and copyright law.
Which formats and qualities can I get?
MP4 video at 360p with sound for videos up to 30 minutes, and MP3 audio at 128 kbps for videos up to 2 hours.
Does it work with Shorts and youtu.be links?
Yes. Paste any youtube.com, youtu.be or Shorts link.
Can I get a transcript instead of the file?
Yes. Choose Transcribe to text, log in or sign up, and the link is waiting in NiceScribe. You get a timestamped transcript you can edit and export.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android and desktop, with nothing to install.
From link to transcript in minutes
Unlimited transcription for $10 a month, billed yearly. Or keep it free with 3 files a day.
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