# Video to MP3 Converter

Extract audio from video and convert to MP3 with bitrate, resampling, and channel options

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

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** video, mp3, audio, extract, converter

## Overview

The Video to MP3 Converter allows you to quickly extract high-quality audio from your video files. With support for various formats like MP4, MOV, and MKV, you can easily convert your media into MP3 files while customizing bitrate, sample rate, and channel settings to suit your specific audio needs.

## Inputs

- **Video File** (file): Select the source video file
- **Bitrate (kbps)** (select): Choose target bitrate for output
- **Sample Rate** (select): Output sample rate
- **Audio Channels** (select): Select output channel count
- **Keep Metadata (when available)** (checkbox): Preserve title/artist tags when possible

## When to use

- Extracting soundtracks or dialogue from video clips for offline listening.
- Converting video lectures or webinars into audio-only files to save storage space.
- Preparing audio content for podcasts or music players by adjusting bitrate and channel settings.

## How it works

- Upload your source video file using the file selector.
- Adjust your preferred audio settings, including bitrate, sample rate, and channel configuration.
- Click the convert button to process the file and download your new MP3.

## Use cases

- Creating audio-only versions of educational video content for mobile devices.
- Isolating music tracks from video files for personal music libraries.
- Reducing file sizes by stripping video streams from large media files.

## Frequently asked questions

### What video formats are supported?

The tool supports common formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, FLV, and WMV.

### Can I change the audio quality?

Yes, you can select from various bitrates ranging from 128 kbps to 320 kbps to balance file size and audio fidelity.

### Does this tool preserve original metadata?

Yes, the tool includes an option to keep existing metadata such as title and artist tags when available.

### Is there a limit on the file size I can upload?

You can upload video files up to 100 MB in size.

### Can I convert stereo audio to mono?

Yes, you can manually select the channel output to Mono or Stereo, or choose 'Auto' to keep the original settings.

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## Samples

- [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations
- [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
- [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
- [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format

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- [Video Delivery Format Conversion: Audio, Streams, GIF, WebM, and MP4](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-convert): Choose a delivery target for a video or animation, extract only the needed audio or video stream, and convert short motion assets while recording quality and compatibility trade-offs.