The best free YouTube to MP3

The best free YouTube to MP3 converters 2020 save music from videos

There are so many YouTube to MP3 converters around, it can be hard to know which to trust. That's why we've rounded up the very best tools that you can depend on to rip the audio from YouTube videos and save it in MP3 format quickly and safely.The best YouTube to MP3 converter is Any Video Converter Free – a feature-packed program that can handle just about any video format you can name, and convert videos directly from YouTube or any other popular video hosting site.Whether you want to listen to music from a video offline.

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 whenever you like, or turn your favorite YouTube's channel into a podcast that you can enjoy when you're working, this is the best tool for the job. As long as you have the copyright owner's permission, that is – bear in mind that YouTube's terms of service explicitly prohibit unauthorized downloading.It's not your only option though, and if you only need to convert a couple of videos then a more lightweight tool might be a better choice. That's why we've also rounded up four more excellent YouTube to MP3 converters – so you can weigh up all the pros and cons, and choose the very best one for you.The best YouTube to MP3 converters at a glance:Any Video Converter Free4K YouTube to MP34K Video DownloaderFree YouTube to MP3 ConverterClipGrabThe best YouTube to MP3 converter available right now is: WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe If you need to convert a video to a different format, WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe is the best software around. It's not free, unlike the tools below, but it can handle videos from virtually any source (including Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Blu-ray and DVD) and convert it to just about any file type. There are even preset profiles for playback on different devices.(Image credit: Anvsoft Inc; Shutterstock)1. Any Video Converter FreeThe best YouTube to MP3 converter – just copy, paste and goSpecificationsOperating system: WindowsTODAY'S BEST DEALS View at AVCReasons to buy+Excellent format options+Extra filters and effects+Profiles for different devicesReasons to avoid-Bundled extra softwareIf you're looking for a fast, flexible YouTube to MP3 converter, this is the tool for you. You would be forgiven for judging Any Video Converter Free by its name and believing it to be a tool for converting from one video format to another. While this is part of what it can do, it can also be used to download videos from YouTube and save them as MP3s – exactly what we’re looking for!YouTube to MP3 conversion is not the sole purpose of the program, so it's rather larger than you might expect, but this should not put you off (but take care not to install the optional adware during setup).It seems almost overkill to use what is a powerful and versatile piece of software for just one task, but downloading MP3s is as simple as pasting in the URL of a YouTube video and waiting for the download to complete. You can then select MP3 as the output format, and hit the Convert Now button. It's a shame there's no one-click option for converting YouTube to MP3, but it's hardly a major hardship.Read our full review: Any Video Converter Free(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC; Shutterstock)2. 4K YouTube to MP3Quick, easy to use and surprisingly flexibleSpecificationsOperating system: WindowsTODAY'S BEST DEALS View at 4K DownloadReasons to buy+No extra bundled software+Choice of audio formats+Simple to use+Supports many video sites4K YouTube to MP3 is very similar to 4K Video Downloader (further down this page), but dedicated specifically to stripping the audio from videos.Despite its name, 4K YouTube to MP3 also allows you to save the soundtracks from videos in OGG and M4A formats, and you can take your pick from various bitrates so you can choose a suitable balance of speed and quality (though in our experience, even downloading at the highest bitrate is quick and painless).It doesn't just support YouTube, either; you can also use it to save the sound from videos hosted on Vimeo, Flickr, Facebook, SoundCloud and others. Just copy the address from your web browser and click the green 'Paste URL' button to get started.Perhaps best of all, unlike some YouTube to MP3 converters, 4K YouTube to MP3 comes with no bundled extra software. Upgrading to the premium version for a one-off fee will allow you to download entire playlists, but the free software is perfect for everyday use.(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC; Shutterstock)3. 4K Video DownloaderSave audio from YouTube videos in MP3, M4A or OGG formatSpecificationsOperating system: WindowsTODAY'S BEST DEALS View at 4K DownloadReasons to buy+No ads or bundled software+Can download playlistsReasons to avoid-Only available for Windows-Long playlists require licenseIt might not be the most stylish software around, but like 4K YouTube to MP3 above, 4K Video Downloader is brilliant.It works in a similar way, too, but because this app is chiefly for downloading whole videos, there are a couple of extra steps involved. Copy the URL of a video from your web browser (it su