Extract the Audio From a Video on Your Mac
Extract Audio saves the soundtrack of a video as an audio file. Choose M4A, MP3, WAV or FLAC, and for MP3 or M4A pick a bitrate from 128 to 320 kbps. If the video already has AAC or MP3 audio and you choose the matching format, the sound is copied as is with no quality loss.
How to use Extract Audio
Open Extract Audio and drop one or more videos.
Choose M4A, MP3, WAV or FLAC.
For MP3 or M4A, pick a bitrate.
Click Extract and open the audio files in Downloads.
Questions about Extract Audio
How do I convert MP4 to MP3 on Mac?
Drop the MP4 into Extract Audio, choose MP3 and a bitrate, and click Extract. The MP3 is saved in a new folder in Downloads.
Which format keeps the best quality?
M4A copies AAC audio from the video without any loss. FLAC is lossless at about half the size of WAV, and WAV is uncompressed for editing.
Can I extract audio from many videos at once?
Yes. Drop several videos or a folder and each one gets its own audio file. Your videos are not changed.
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