How to download MP3 from YouTube videos for offline listening

So many times, you come across a song on YouTube that is not available on audio streaming platforms like Spotify, Wynk, and Apple Music. Usually, you end up streaming that song on YouTube. However, if you want to listen to that song offline, you can use YouTube to MP3 converters/ downloaders. MP3 downloaders easily extract the audio files from the video and let you save them on your device for offline listening. 

How to convert YouTube to MP3 using free websites

Several YouTube video to MP3 downloaders is available that can help you download audio files using a browser like YouTubetomp3.sc. You can choose the quality of the converted MP3 song from the YouTube video before downloading, as well as download YouTube videos with ease. 

• First, you need to copy the YouTube video link you wish to convert to MP3

• Secondly, paste the link on the YouTubetomp3 video URL box and select ‘Convert it!’

• Next Hit the download button to save the MP3 song offline. 

The website allows you to download YouTube videos on both your desktop as well as a mobile phone. 

How to convert YouTube videos to MP3 files on desktop using apps

To convert YouTube videos to audio files you can use some free third-party software or apps. One of the apps which allow you to download YouTube MP3 files on the desktop is the 4K YouTube to MP3 app. The app works well with both Windows- and macOS devices. Users can download up to 30 files per day on the free version of the app.

• To download, simply paste the video link on the app, the MP3 file will be saved on your device automatically. 

• You can locate the files in the Music folder on your device.

How to convert YouTube videos to audio MP3 files on mobile phone

To convert YouTube videos to MP3 songs on mobile using Android apps like TubeMate’s APK.

• First Install the app on your device and click on the ‘Install unknown apps’ option in Settings. 

• Next, open the app and click on agree to ‘Terms of use’, giving the app permissions. 

• You will be able to see a short tutorial on how to use TubeMate.

• Next search the YouTube video you wish to convert to MP3 and click on the red download button to select the MP3 option.

• Viola, The MP3 file will get saved on your device for offline listening. 

You will be able to easily see and manage the list of YouTube videos downloaded on your mobile phone within the app.

You can also download MP3 from YouTube videos for offline listening if you have YouTube’s premium account. The service allows you to listen to MP3 songs anytime and anywhere even without any internet service. If you have a YouTube premium account, switch on smart downloads or you can also choose specific playlists, songs, etc. for offline listening.

with a YouTube Premium account, you can listen to audio streams for YouTube videos via the YouTube Music app. The service allows you to download music and playlists for offline playback in YouTube Music. The only downside is that the downloaded videos and music are for 30 days only, after that you have to download them again for offline listening.

How to activate smart downloads on your mobile phone

Smart downloads automatically download songs for you for offline listening based on your listening history. You can also download songs based on artists, playlists, genres, etc. To activate Smart downloads on your phone, follow the below-mentioned steps.

1. Tap your profile photos on your YouTube premium account.
2. Then go to downloads options.
3. Next, click on settings options to turn on Smart downloads. 

Disclaimer: It is illegal to download copyright content from YouTube. There is a chance you could be fined for doing so. Downloading and converting YouTube videos to MP3 is against YouTube's Terms of Service. Please refrain from downloading copyright content. You can read YouTube's Terms of Service here. 

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