Support Multiple Video Formats
Upload MP4, MOV, MKV, and other common formats to extract audio directly without changing formats.
Extract Audio from Video Online Free
Upload a video or paste a YouTube URL to separate its audio track, edit it with Fotor agent, and save the result as an MP3 file for audio extraction fore free.
Why Choose Fotor's Audio Extractor?
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Extract Audio from YouTube
Paste a YouTube URL to pull audio directly, instead of downloading the video file first.
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Edit Extracted Audio
Trim and edit extracted audio before downloading, so you can keep the parts you need.
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Download Audio as MP3
Download extracted audio as an MP3 file for playback, sharing, editing, and reuse across projects.
Extract Audio from Different Types of Videos
Support Multiple Video Formats
Upload videos in popular formats such as MP4, MOV, and MKV, then extract audio without converting the source file first. Fotor works as a video audio extractor for different types of footage, so you can get audio from video files you already have without changing your existing workflow.
Edit Audio After Extraction
After extracting audio from video, edit the track directly in Fotor's AI video editor. Trim or split clips, remove unwanted objects, mute specific parts, and drag the audio along the timeline to adjust its position. You can also shorten the track, keep selected sections, and fine-tune the timing before downloading the finished MP3 file.
Extract Audio from YouTube URLs
Have a YouTube video instead of a local file? Paste its URL into Fotor to extract the audio directly. It gives you another way to get audio from a video without downloading the source video first, making it useful when working with online videos and other supported links.
Download Audio as MP3
Once the audio is ready, download it as an MP3 file for playback, editing, sharing, or reuse. Whether you need to save audio from video, get an MP3 from a video, or export audio for another project, Fotor gives you a separate audio file ready to use. You can also turn your extracted MP3 into a video with Fotor's AI audio to video generator.
How to Extract Audio from Video
1. Upload Your Video
Upload a video file such as MP4 or MOV to Fotor to start extracting audio from video.
2. Separate the Audio
3. Download the Audio
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Extract Audio from Video FAQs
1. Is Fotor's audio extractor free to use?
Yes. Fotor’s audio extractor is free to use online. You can extract audio from supported video files and download the result as an MP3 without paying for the basic extraction feature.
2. Can I extract audio from a video without changing the original video?
Yes. Separating audio creates an independent audio track while leaving your original video unchanged. You can keep the source video and work with the extracted file separately for editing, playback, or reuse.
3. What happens if my video has no audio track?
A video without an audio track cannot produce an audio file. This can happen with muted screen recordings, silent clips, or videos where the original sound has already been removed.
4. Can I extract audio from a video on my phone?
Yes. You can use Fotor in a mobile browser to extract audio from supported video files. This is useful for videos already saved on an iPhone or Android device without installing a separate audio extractor app. Mobile browser tools are commonly used for this type of task.
5. Does extracting audio affect the sound quality?
The final MP3 quality depends on the source audio and the conversion process. Since MP3 is a compressed format, some quality may differ from the original audio track after conversion.
6. Can I extract just part of a video's audio?
Yes, when you only need a specific section, you can edit the extracted track and remove parts you do not want before downloading the final audio file.
7. Can I use extracted audio from copyrighted videos?
You should only extract or reuse audio when you have the necessary rights or permission. Extracting audio does not change the copyright status of the original video or its soundtrack. YouTube’s own support guidance also distinguishes between using your own videos and reusing someone else’s content.
8. Can I use the extracted MP3 for editing or transcription?
Yes. An extracted MP3 can be used as a standalone audio file for editing, transcription, playback, and other supported content workflows.