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How do you guys convert videos to MP3 from YouTube on Windows 11?
Foobar2000 is a popular free media player for Windows, but it doesn't natively support converting videos as MP3. However, you can use it in combination with other free tools to achieve your goal of converting videos to MP3 from YouTube. Here's how you can do it:
1. Download the Video as an MP4 or MP3
Since Foobar2000 cannot download videos, you'll need a free downloader to first grab the video or extract its audio.
2. Import the MP3 into Foobar2000
Once you have the MP3 file:
Open Foobar2000.
Drag and drop the MP3 file into your Foobar2000 playlist.
You can now listen to it, organize it, or convert it further if needed.
3. Convert or Edit MP3s in Foobar2000
Foobar2000 supports various conversions with its built-in components:
You can install the Converter component to convert files into different formats (like MP3, AAC, etc.).
To do this, install the Converter component from the Foobar2000 components page.
How to convert videos to MP3 from YouTube:
Right-click on your MP3 in Foobar2000.
Select Convert > Quick convert or Convert.
Choose your desired output format and settings.
Click Convert, and Foobar2000 will create a new file in your chosen format.