YouTube to MP3 Converter
Paste any YouTube URL. Download the audio as MP3, trim it in the waveform editor, and transcribe it to text — all in one place.
Copyright notice — use only for content you have the right to copy
YouTube's Terms of Service restrict downloading except through official features (e.g. offline playback with YouTube Premium). This tool is intended for your own uploads, public-domain works, or other content you have explicit permission to copy. Laws vary by country — when in doubt, use YouTube's official options. This is general information, not legal advice.
Waveform editor ready
Download a video above — the MP3 loads here automatically so you can trim and transcribe without leaving the page.
More than a simple converter
Download MP3 instantly
Paste any YouTube watch, Shorts, or Music link. Audio is extracted server-side at the best available quality.
Waveform trim editor
Set exact in/out points on a live waveform. Export the trimmed section as WAV with one click.
AI transcription
Convert the full audio or just your trimmed region to text. Choose from Whisper, GPT-4o, and more.
How it works
Paste the YouTube URL
Any watch, Shorts, Music, or youtu.be link up to 20 minutes long.
Download the MP3
Click Download MP3. The file saves to your device and loads into the waveform editor simultaneously.
Trim and transcribe
Drag the region to set in/out points. Export a trimmed WAV or run AI transcription on any section.
Supported YouTube link types
6 AI transcription models
Choose the right model for your use case — from ultra-fast Whisper Turbo to premium GPT-4o Transcribe for the most challenging audio.
Whisper Large v3
Best accuracy
Whisper Large v3 Turbo
Fast
Whisper v1
$0.006/min
GPT-4o Transcribe
Premium
GPT-4o Mini Transcribe
Balanced
Parakeet TDT 0.6B
Ultra-cheap
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the YouTube to MP3 converter.
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