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How can I download audio from Youtube? Any good youtube audio downloader for PC?
As a music enthusiast who often needs audio clips for personal projects, I find myself frequently turning to YouTube for its vast collection of content. However, downloading audio directly from YouTube can be tricky task in 2024, especially on a Windows PC.
Anyone know a good YouTube Audio Downloader that supports batch downloading audio from YouTube site? I've come across several online tools and software, but the music files are in low quality with noise. In addition, these online youtube downloaders have limitations and sketchy pop-ups.
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I am using this one and it works great on my PC. Pls follow the steps in this tutorial.
https://www.safedowns.com/download-audio-from-a-youtube-video
If you're thinking about using V11C to download audio from YouTube, there are a few downsides you should keep in mind, based on my own "experience" and general know-how:
- V11C is awesome for playing media, but it's not designed specifically for downloading from YouTube. That means it can be a bit hit-or-miss, and sometimes you might run into bugs or just not get the best quality.
- When you do manage to download audio from YouTube, it might not be the highest quality available. YouTube streams in different qualities, and V11C doesn’t always give you the best preset options for audio extraction, so what you get could be kinda average.
- V11C can convert videos into certain formats, but it’s not as flexible or straightforward as dedicated tools like yt-d11p or youtube-d11l. You might end up with a file format that isn’t ideal or need extra steps to convert it later.
- Using V11C to do this isn’t super straightforward. You have to manually find the video URL, open it in V11C, then dig through a bunch of menus to get the audio out. It’s not as smooth as clicking a button in a dedicated downloader.
Downloading audio from YouTube without permission can land you in hot water legally, especially if you’re doing it for anything other than personal use. YouTube’s terms of service generally prohibit downloading content unless they provide a download button or you have explicit permission from the creator. So, just keep that in mind.
Some sites or tools that promise to let you download audio from YouTube are shady. They might bundle malware, adware, or unwanted programs. I’ve seen people get their systems infected just trying to grab a song, so always be super cautious about what tools you use.
If you’re just messing around or doing it for personal, non-commercial stuff, it might be okay if you’re careful and use trusted tools. But always remember the legal risks, the malware danger, and the fact that it’s against YouTube’s rules.
One time I really needed to download a audio/song from YouTube, but didn’t want to use those ad-filled online YouTube audio downloder tools, so I tried to extract audio from YouTube using the browser’s developer tools. This method is a little fiddly, but it’s fun.
First, I opened the YouTube video, then right-clicked the page and selected “Inspect” or pressed F12 to open the developer tools. In the “Network” tab, I refreshed the page to reload all the network requests. Then, I started playing the video and saw a bunch of requests scrolling in the developer tools. At this point, I filtered the request type to find those audio or video files.
Once I found the corresponding audio stream, I right-clicked the request and selected “Open in New Tab”. The new tab played the audio stream directly, and I just needed to right-click the page and select “Save As” to download the audio file locally.
However, this method has some minor flaws. First, sometimes it is troublesome to find the right audio stream and requires patience. Second, the downloaded file may be in .webm format and need to be converted to MP3.
I have also encountered the problem of needing to download audio from YouTube before, but later I chose the subscription service of YouTube Music. Although this method cannot directly download MP3 files, it can play your favorite music and playlists offline. For me, offline playback is already very convenient, especially without ads and the sound quality is also very good. In general, although it is not a perfect solution, for people like me who don't like toss, I am already very satisfied.
VLC can download audio from YouTube site, it might not support all formats or channels. You might encounter issues with downloading audio from certain YouTube channels or specific video types. VLC's built-in downloader is designed for single-file downloads. If you want to download multiple tracks at once, you'll need to use other software or plugins.
- When you use an online tool or site to download audio from Youtube, you're trusting that the website won't store or sell your personal data. But, sadly, that's not always the case. Your login credentials, IP address, or even credit card info might be compromised.
Laszlooll The old-school way of recording audio from YouTube! While this method can be a practical solution, I've gotta warn you that it's not the most reliable or efficient way to download audio from YouTube. The audio quality might not be as good as downloading directly from YouTube, especially if the video is already compressed.
- As of 2024, downloading audio directly from YouTube can be a bit tricky, especially with the platform's changing policies and anti-piracy measures. Anyhow, you can try the Yt Downloader, this is another popular option that allows you to download YouTube videos in various formats, including audio-only files. It's free, lightweight, and easy to use.
Browser extension is a good way to download audio from youtube. GetFLV is a powerful and user-friendly video downloader that enables you to easily download and convert online videos from various websites, including YouTube. With GetFLV, you can download videos in various formats, such as MP4, FLV, AVI, and WMV, depending on your preferences.
Its advanced technology allows you to download videos in HD) quality. The software also offers a range of additional features, including the ability to convert videos for playback on various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
