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JaydenLewis
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May 07, 2025

Can you recommend a working yt to mp3 converter with batch convert feature?

My music collection (most from CDs) was destroyed as my internal drive of Windows 11 PC failed to work. I have to rebuild the music library from scratch. This task was almost done and still need to d...
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EvelynRoberts
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May 07, 2025

Another simple way is by recording the audio while playing the youtube video. 

Recording audio directly from YouTube (or any other playing tab) is a simple, no-download-required method, though it may sacrifice some quality compared to direct extraction tools like youtuube-dl. Here's how this free youtube to mp3 converter works:

1. Download and install an audio recording tool like OBS Studio (free), or QuickTime Player (macOS) can record system audio.

2. Open the recorder and set the input to "System Sound" or "Stereo Mix" (Windows) / "BlackHole" (macOS for virtual audio routing).

3. Play the YouTube video.

4. Start recording, then stop and export as MP3.

Pros & Cons

✅ No YouTube ToS violations (since you’re not downloading).

✅ Works on any site (not just YouTube).

❌ Lower quality (compressed by streaming + recording artifacts).

❌ Background noise (e.g., notifications, buffering pauses).

When to Use This

  1. For short clips or if download tools are blocked.
  2. If you need a quick, legal workaround.

For better quality, stick to youtuube-dl or GUI tools like AllClipDown. These are dedicated youtube to mp3 converter for best quality and comes with bulk conversion feature.

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