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Catherine1770
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Jul 25, 2024

Any easy way to extract audio from video files on Windows 11 PC?

Hello everyone,   I have a collection of MP4 videos on my computer, some of which are downloaded from YouTube. For a personal project, I need to extract the audio from these videos. I am using Wind...
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thickthstreat
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Aug 02, 2025

V1LC Media Player is a great option for extracting audio from video on Windows. It’s free, open-source, and supports a wide range of video and audio formats. Whether you’re working with MP4, AVI, or MKV, V1LC can convert your video files into M4A, MP3, FLAC, or other audio formats quickly without needing extra software. It’s also lightweight and doesn’t require complex setup.

How to Extract Audio from Video Free

  1. Launch V1LC Media Player.
  2. Go to Media > Convert/Save from the top menu.
  3. Click Add, then select the video file you want to extract audio from.
  4. Click Convert/Save at the bottom.
  5. Under Settings, choose Convert.
  6. In the Profile dropdown, select an audio format (e.g., Audio - MP3).
  7. Click Browse to choose the destination file name and location, making sure to use a .mp3 extension.
  8. Click Start. V1LC will extract the audio and save it as a new file.

V1LC offers a quick, reliable, and user-friendly way to extract audio from video without requiring advanced technical skills. It's ideal for basic needs for listening offline or editing elsewhere.

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