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Video to Opus Converter

Extract audio from video and convert to Opus format

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Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: video/mp4, video/quicktime, video/x-matroska, video/x-msvideo, video/webm, video/x-flv, video/mp2t, video/mpeg, video/x-ms-wmv

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video to Opus Converter extracts audio from video files and converts it to the efficient Opus format. Customize bitrate, sample rate, and channels while optionally preserving metadata for high-quality audio output.

When to Use

  • •When you need to extract audio from video files for podcasting or audio editing.
  • •When converting video audio to Opus format to reduce file size with minimal quality loss.
  • •When you want to retain metadata such as title and artist tags during conversion.

How It Works

  • •Upload a video file in a supported format like MP4, MOV, or MKV.
  • •Select output options including bitrate, sample rate, and audio channels.
  • •Optionally enable metadata preservation and start the conversion.
  • •Download the converted Opus audio file directly to your device.

Use Cases

Creating audio versions of video tutorials for offline listening.
Extracting audio from video interviews for podcast episodes.
Converting video content to Opus for efficient audio streaming on low-bandwidth networks.

Examples

1. Extract Lecture Audio for Commuting

Student
Background
A student has a 1-hour lecture recorded in MP4 format and wants to listen during daily commutes.
Problem
The video file is large and not practical for audio-only playback on mobile devices.
How to Use
Upload the lecture.mp4 file, set bitrate to 128 kbps, and keep metadata to retain the lecture title.
Example Config
bitrate: 128k, sampleRate: auto, channels: auto, keepMetadata: true
Outcome
A compact Opus audio file is generated, ideal for listening on the go with preserved metadata.

2. Convert Video Podcast to Audio Format

Background
A podcaster produces video episodes and needs audio versions for distribution on audio platforms.
Problem
Extracting audio without quality loss and ensuring metadata like episode titles are kept.
How to Use
Upload the video podcast file, select 192 kbps bitrate for high quality, and enable metadata preservation.
Outcome
High-quality Opus audio files are created, ready for podcast distribution with intact metadata.

Try with Samples

audio, video, file
Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
title token video
video
Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
title token video
video
Video VP9 Samples
Sample video files encoded in VP9 format
title token video
video
Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
title token video
video

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FAQ

What video formats are supported?

Supported formats include MP4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, WebM, FLV, MPEG-TS, MPEG, and WMV.

What bitrate options are available?

You can choose from 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, or 256 kbps.

Can I keep the original sample rate?

Yes, select 'Auto' to keep the original sample rate, or choose 48 kHz.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for upload is 200 MB.

How do I preserve metadata?

Check the 'Keep Metadata' option to retain title and artist tags when available in the source video.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-to-opus

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
bitrate select No -
sampleRate select No -
channels select No -
keepMetadata checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-to-opus to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-to-opus": {
      "name": "video-to-opus",
      "description": "Extract audio from video and convert to Opus format",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-to-opus",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]