# MP3 to Low Quality

Convert MP3 to a lower bitrate for smaller size

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp3-to-low-quality

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** mp3, compress, bitrate, low quality

## Overview

This tool converts MP3 audio files to a lower bitrate, reducing file size while maintaining acceptable quality. It's designed for efficient storage and sharing of audio content.

## Inputs

- **MP3 File** (file): Select an MP3 file
- **Target Bitrate** (select)
- **Sample Rate** (select)
- **Audio Channels** (select)
- **Keep Metadata** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to save storage space on devices like smartphones or MP3 players.
- When preparing audio files for faster uploading or streaming over slow internet connections.
- When reducing file sizes for email attachments or messaging apps with size limits.

## How it works

- Upload your MP3 file using the file selector.
- Choose a target bitrate from options like 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, or 160 kbps.
- Optionally adjust sample rate and audio channels, or enable metadata retention.
- Click convert to process the file and download the smaller MP3 output.

## Use cases

- Compressing podcast episodes for easier distribution via email or social media.
- Reducing music file sizes to fit more songs on portable devices with limited storage.
- Optimizing audio files for web use to improve page load times and user experience.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats are supported for input?

Only MP3 files are supported; other formats are not accepted.

### Will reducing bitrate affect audio quality?

Yes, lower bitrates decrease file size but may reduce audio fidelity. Choose a bitrate based on your quality needs.

### Can I keep the original metadata like song titles?

Yes, enable the 'Keep Metadata' option to preserve ID3 tags such as artist and album information.

### What is the maximum file size allowed?

Files up to 50 MB can be uploaded, as specified by the file limit.

### How much smaller will the output file be?

Size reduction varies; for example, converting from 128 kbps to 64 kbps can roughly halve the file size.

## Related tools

- [WAV Compress](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/wav-compress): Compress a WAV file by converting to MP3, AAC, OGG, or Opus
- [MP3 to WAV Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp3-to-wav): Convert MP3 audio to uncompressed WAV with optional resampling and channel selection
- [AAC to MP3 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/aac-to-mp3): Convert AAC audio to MP3 with controllable bitrate, resampling, and channel selection
- [Audio Set VBR](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-set-vbr): Convert audio using Variable Bitrate (VBR) for efficient quality
- [FLAC to MP3 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/flac-to-mp3): Convert lossless FLAC audio to MP3 with bitrate, resampling, and channel controls
- [M4A to MP3 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/m4a-to-mp3): Convert M4A audio (AAC/ALAC) to MP3 with bitrate, resampling, and channel controls
- [MP3 Compress](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp3-compress): Compress an MP3 by re-encoding at a lower bitrate
- [MP3 to AAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp3-to-aac): Convert MP3 audio to AAC with bitrate, resampling, and channel options

## Samples

- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [WebRTC Real-Time Communication Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/webrtc-samples): Comprehensive WebRTC samples for peer-to-peer audio/video communication, data channels, screen sharing, and signaling server implementation