Can I download youtube music to computer as mp3?

One working way is using a browser extension to download youtube music to computer. Extract audio to MP3 or other formats in one click by installing a browser extension that adds a download button directly to the YouTube page. These extensions usually realize the download function by parsing the video link or grabbing the audio track.

Apple to:

• Want to quickly download a single song without installing desktop software.
• Need seamless integration with browsers for easy operation.
• Users with low technical threshold requirements.

How to download youtube music to computer as mp3:

1. Once the extension is installed, click on the extension icon in the top right corner of your browser.
2. Follow the prompts to download and install CocoaDownloader.
   Visit YouTube and play the target music video.
3. Click the Video DownlooadHelper icon in the top right corner of your browser and the extension will automatically scan the page for media files.
4. In the pop-up list, select an audio format (e.g. MP3 128kbps).
5. Click the “Download” button and the file will be saved to the local default folder by CocoaDownloader.

Limitations:

• Some extensions need to be used with external software (e.g. local client).
• Extensions may not work due to browser and YouTube updates.
• Limited sound quality and format options (typically supports up to 128kbps or 256kbps MP3).