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Came across a video with a song you’d love to use for your Instagram Reel? Whatever the reason may be, there are plenty of times when you might want just the audio from a video file. Here’s how to extract audio from videos on your smartphone.
Use a Third-Party App to Extract Audio From Video
One of the simplest ways to extract audio from a video on your smartphone is by using a third-party app. There are plenty of free options on both the App Store and Play Store, but I’ll walk you through using one of the highest-rated apps for both Android and iPhone.
For iOS users,MP3 Converteris a great choice. Here’s how to use it:
Your video will be converted to an MP3 file within seconds. You may need to watch an ad during this process. After the conversion, you’ll find your file in theConverted Mediatab. Tap it, then selectExport. From there, you’re able to either save it to theFiles app on your iPhoneor export it to a third-party app of your choice.
To convert videos to audio on an Android device, you can use theVideo to MP3app by InShot Inc. Here’s how to do so:
Your video will now be converted into your chosen audio format. From there, you’re able to tapOpen withto play it in a media player,Shareto export it to Google Drive, Gmail, or another app, orSet asto use it as a ringtone.
Use an Online Video to MP3 Converter
You might not want to download an entire app, especially if extracting audio from a video is just a one-time thing. While I’ll walk you through a specific converter for this example, the steps are generally the same for most. Here’s what you need to do:
As simple as that! Whether you want to extract audio from a video to set a custom alarm or turn one of your favorite movie scenes into an audio file, you’re able to use either of the methods above to get it done in seconds. If you want to do the same on devices other than iOS or Android, make sure to check out our detailed guide onhow to extract audio from videos across all platforms!
