How to download / convert music videos from YouTube to mp files on PC

[djayz]

Title says it all. I know I asked this question a few years ago, but the site that was recommended to me back then seems to have been taken over by hackers/viruses. My antivirus software goes bananas every time I call that site up. What sides do you use?

[bobandyson]

On FireFox just search for extention 'Easy Youtube Video Downloader Express'.

 

I recall having to enable then disable the extention a few times to get it going. 

Never had a problem with viruses or hackers.

 

Can DL mp3 or mp4

Edited April 1, 2023 by bobandyson

[scubascuba3]

i used this a couple weeks ago, try it, or just search on google until you find one that works

 

https://en1.onlinevideoconverter.pro/30/

[patekatek]

I've been using this one for quite some time.  The free version limits a user to 15 songs in a 24 hr period.

 

https://www.4kdownload.com/-aqjqd/youtube-to-mp3

[jaiyenyen]

I've used this one for a long time without any issues. Just copy and paste the URL.

When asked, make sure you select 'Audio'.......Not 'Video'.

It's very easy to use.

Youtube Downloader - Convert & Download Youtube Videos - Y2Mate

[OneMoreFarang]

I use this one:

Your Complete Video Toolbox | Wondershare UniConverter

I paid for it. It's cheap and easy to use.

Edited April 2, 2023 by OneMoreFarang

[KannikaP]

Internet Download Manager works for me. Download the whole video then use VLC to extract the audio.

[Denim]

Fastest and least complicated I have tried :

 

https://tomp3.cc/enrodsd

 

Free

Edited April 2, 2023 by Denim

[steve187]

audacity - easy

[Fab5BKK]

 

VLC

[fdsa]

Most of the software recommended above is based on this script: https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp

It is an essential part of every "download video from youtube" software, but without ads, bells, whistles, and all other cráp developers put in their shiny softwares among with that script. If you have a basic understanding of the command prompt you should use this one.

[Stocky]

Any Video Converter

[KiChakayan]

Why getting your music from Youtube? Just torrent it? 

[Bangkok Barry]

I've been using Click Downloader for a while and it's excellent. It downloads any YouTube video and you can download it as mp4 or mp3. Useful if you just want the music from a video. It's free but I paid some trivial amount like $10 lifetime to add additional features. There are no ads from YouTube or the software.

 

Often, a video download will slow to 31kps as it reaches close to the end of a video, and they told me it's because of something YouTube does as you aren't supposed to be able to download their videos.

Edited April 2, 2023 by Bangkok Barry

[djayz]

54 minutes ago, KiChakayan said:

Why getting your music from Youtube? Just torrent it? 

I want to download onto my USB stick and play while driving or out working in the garden, where I don't want to have my phone.

[MrJ2U]

Why not just use Spotify. 

 

Paid version you can make unlimited lists. 

 

Great app.  Especially cheap for the paid version in Thailand 129 baht a month. 

[oxo1947]

4 hours ago, Fab5BKK said:

VLC

Without a doubt the most easiest and quickest way to go.....

[djayz]

On 4/2/2023 at 9:23 AM, Denim said:

Fastest and least complicated I have tried :

 

https://tomp3.cc/enrodsd

 

Free

Definitely the easiest to use. Thumbs up mate! Thanks. 

[TimeMachine]

Tube Mate 

https://tubemate.net/w3/

[still kicking]

On 4/2/2023 at 3:13 AM, bobandyson said:

On FireFox just search for extention 'Easy Youtube Video Downloader Express'.

 

I recall having to enable then disable the extention a few times to get it going. 

Never had a problem with viruses or hackers.

 

Can DL mp3 or mp4

I use it as well 

 

 

[SpaceKadet]

On 4/2/2023 at 5:29 AM, patekatek said:

I've been using this one for quite some time.  The free version limits a user to 15 songs in a 24 hr period.

 

https://www.4kdownload.com/-aqjqd/youtube-to-mp3

+1 on this, works great. Been using it for years. Lets' you chose the download video resolution too.

[connda]

Use the browser extension Easy Youtube Video Downloader express.

If you're running Linux it's easy-breezy and want to convert them to MP3 files:

ffmpeg -i filename.mp4 filename.mp3

That's it. On Windows download it from here: https://ffmpeg.org/download.html
Run it from the command line.  Same same.

Edited May 1, 2023 by connda

[Jai Dee]

On 4/2/2023 at 10:23 AM, Denim said:

Fastest and least complicated I have tried :

 

https://tomp3.cc/enrodsd

 

Free

You can also choose the quality of mp3/mp4 file with this converter too... 

 

[mudcat]

YouTube premium allows one to download and store videos for an unlimited amount of time and play them when offline. Does require a phone or tablet though.  Modest cost here in Asia especially under the family plan.

[sometimewoodworker]

On 5/6/2023 at 5:16 PM, mudcat said:

YouTube premium allows one to download and store videos for an unlimited amount of time and play them when offline. Does require a phone or tablet though.

You are also required to access your account every 30 days to retain the right to keep them downloaded 

[NextG]

19 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

You are also required to access your account every 30 days to retain the right to keep them downloaded 

Sounds rubbish 😊

Better to download them independently and keep them forever without the silly hassle. 

Edited January 16 by NextG

[MaggieChan]

You may try DumpMedia to download YouTube videos or music to your PC. It helps me a lot.