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How do I convert video to mp3 audio on my pc?
Hi folks, I got a bunch of videos (mostly MP4s and MKVs) and I just want to rip the audio out as MP3s, ideally without killing the quality. I'd rather not use riksy online video to mp3 converters be...
What about the HandBrakeCLI? HandBrakeCLI is the command-line version of the popular HandBrake video converter. It supports converting videos to MP3 (via the audio extraction feature), along with many other formats.
1. Download HandBrakeCLI
- Scroll down to "Command Line Tools" and download the version suitable for your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
2. Install and Set Up
- Download the ZIP file.
- Extract it to a folder, e.g., C:\HandBrakeCLI.
3. Convert Video to MP3
- HandBrakeCLI primarily converts video formats, but to extract audio as MP3:
Note: HandBrake itself doesn't natively export MP3; it outputs audio in formats like AAC or MP3 via specific settings, but often it defaults to MP4 with AAC. For straightforward audio extraction, tools like MedieHuman Audio Converter or VLLC are better suited, but they are GUI-based.