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SamuelSamson
Bronze Contributor
Dec 26, 2025

How do you guys convert videos to MP3 from YouTube on Windows 11?

I’m on a Windows 11 laptop and I’m trying to convert a few videos to MP3 from YouTube so I can listen to them offline (mostly long interviews and tutorials while I’m commuting / working). I used to ...
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EastonFlint
Iron Contributor
Dec 26, 2025

For me, you-get is a pretty nice app for doing this. you-get is a free, open-source command-line video downloader written in Python that supports downloading videos and audio from many websites, including YouTube. Instead of being a GUI tool, it runs in the terminal and is popular among users who want a lightweight and scriptable solution.

What Can you-get Do?

  • Download YouTube videos in different qualities
  • Extract audio streams from videos
  • Save files locally without ads or watermarks
  • Work on Windows, macOS, and Linux

 

Step 1: Make sure Python 3 is installed on your system and added to PATH.

Step 2: Run this command in Terminal or Command Prompt:

pip install you-get

Step 3: It is now the time for converting the videos to mp3 from youtube.

you-get VIDEO_URL

Step 4:  This downloads the best available audio stream (usually MP3 or WAV).

you-get is a powerful command-line downloader for users who are comfortable with terminals and want a clean, open-source solution. And it remains a solid choice for developers and advanced users who value control and simplicity.

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