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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 ...
AutoHotkey (AHK) is a powerful scripting language that can automate keyboard and mouse inputs, but it's not a media converter or downloader. However, you can use AHK to automate actions involving other free tools to achieve your goal of converting videos to MP3 from YouTube. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step-by-Step Guide to Convert Videos to MP3 from YouTube Using AutoHotkey
1. Set up your environment:
- First, install AutoHotkey on your PC.
- Download the free tools like yt---d1p and FFmppeeg.
2. Create a script:
- Write an AutoHotkey script that automates opening these tools, pasting in the URL, and executing commands.
- For example, you can make a hotkey (like pressing F9) that, when triggered, prompts you to enter the the link, then runs yt--d1p to download the video, and afterward runs FFmppeeg to extract the audio.
3. Automate the workflow:
- When you press the hotkey, the script automatically:
- Opens a prompt to input the URL.
- Uses FFmppeeg to convert video as an MP3 file.
- Saves the file to your desired folder.
4. Enjoy the process:
- Now, whenever you want to convert video to MP3 from YouTube, just press your hotkey, enter the link, and let the script do the rest automatically.