Convert video to MP3
Convert any video to a 192 kbps MP3 with broadcast-loudness normalization - runs in your browser, the video never leaves your computer.
- Free to use
- Nothing uploads
- No account
- No watermark
Drop a video here
or click below to choose a file. Nothing leaves your computer.
Why convert
Video files are large because most of the bytes are pixels, not audio. A 30-minute lecture recording at 1080p is typically 500 MB+; the same audio as a 192 kbps MP3 is closer to 40 MB - emailable, embeddable in a podcast feed, and uploadable to any transcription service.
We apply EBU R128 loudness normalization (broadcast standard, -16 LUFS) so a phone recording you took at arm’s length and a screen capture from a Zoom call come out at similar volume. Saves you reaching for the volume knob between clips.
How to convert video to mp3 in 4 steps
Drop your video onto the page
Click or drag any video file (MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, etc.) onto the drop zone. The encoder loads it locally; nothing uploads.
Confirm extract-as-MP3 mode
The page opens in extract-audio mode with MP3 selected as the output. The bitrate is fixed at 192 kbps (transparent for spoken audio, close to transparent for music).
Optionally trim to just a section
Open Edit Mode and set the trim points. Only the trimmed range gets exported - useful for grabbing a single song or a soundbite from a longer recording.
Click Extract as MP3 and download
Output is a standard 192 kbps MP3, loudness-normalized to -16 LUFS so volume is consistent across clips you process here.
Common questions
What's the bitrate?
192 kbps. That’s the sweet spot for spoken audio (transparent - no audible loss) and very close to transparent for music. Higher bitrates exist but the difference is rarely audible at typical listening levels.
Why is the volume the same across clips I export?
We apply EBU R128 loudness normalization (broadcast standard, -16 LUFS) so a phone recording you took at arm’s length and a screen capture from a Zoom call come out at similar volume. Saves you reaching for the volume knob between clips.
Can I get just a section of the video as MP3?
Yes - open Edit Mode, set the trim points, then click Extract as MP3. Only the trimmed range gets exported.
Is the input format important?
No - anything our encoder accepts as video (MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, and most others) works. We extract the audio track and re-encode it as MP3.
How private is this?
Your video stays on your computer. The audio extraction runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded. Full privacy story.
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encodevideos.com vs Upload-based compressors
| encodevideos.com | Upload-based compressors | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your video goes | Stays on your device - never uploads | Uploaded to a third-party server |
| Account required | No account, no email, no card | Account or email signup typical |
| Watermark | Never | Watermarked output on free tiers |
| File-size cap | Up to 4 GB, limited only by your device's RAM | Hard caps tied to plan tier |
| Privacy | We can't see your video - there's nothing to leak | Provider holds a copy at least temporarily |