Extract Audio from Video
Pull the audio track out of any video. MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, or OGG.
Pull the audio track out of any video and save it as MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, or OGG — all in your browser via FFmpeg.wasm. Useful for extracting podcast audio from a video recording, ripping music from a music video, or salvaging the audio from a corrupt video file.
How it works
3-step walkthrough
How it works
3-step walkthrough
- 1
Drop the video
Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, and most other formats FFmpeg can read. Up to ~200 MB.
- 2
Pick the output format
MP3 (universal, 192 kbps default), WAV (lossless, large files), FLAC (lossless compressed), AAC (better than MP3 at the same bitrate), OGG (open-source). "Original" stream-copies the audio without re-encoding — fastest and lossless, but the output container will be M4A regardless of the source codec.
- 3
Convert and download
FFmpeg processes the video in-browser. The video itself never leaves your device. Output filename matches the source with the new audio extension.
Why use Dropvert
Local-first, free, no upload required
Why use Dropvert
Local-first, free, no upload required
- Six output formats covering universal compatibility, lossless quality, and small-file efficiency.
- Stream-copy mode for zero quality loss when you don't need a specific output format.
- Browser-side — no upload, no signup, no per-day limit.
- Handles every common video format in one tool.
Frequently asked questions
5 answered
Frequently asked questions
5 answered
- What's the audio quality?
- For MP3 / AAC / OGG, the encoder runs at 192 kbps (MP3 / AAC) or quality level 6 (OGG) — visually transparent for music, and well above what most podcasts need. For lossless output (WAV / FLAC / Original), there's no quality loss at all.
- Why does "Original" produce an .m4a file?
- Stream-copy mode pulls the audio bytes out of the video container without re-encoding. The MP4 / M4A container is the most universally-compatible wrapper for almost any audio codec, so we use it. The actual audio codec inside (AAC, FLAC, ALAC, etc.) depends on what was in your source video.
- How long does extraction take?
- Stream-copy mode (Original) is near-instant — typically a few seconds for a 1-hour video. Re-encoding to MP3 or AAC takes roughly 25–50% of the source duration. WAV and FLAC are similarly fast since the encoding is simpler.
- Can I extract audio from a YouTube video?
- You'd need to download the video first via a yt-dlp tool or browser extension, then drop the downloaded file here. Dropvert doesn't download from streaming services directly — we only process files already on your device.
- Are my videos uploaded?
- No. The video stays in your browser. FFmpeg runs entirely in WebAssembly.
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