How to convert video to audio on my PC?

If you are going to use Windows 11's built-in Photos app to convert video to audio. As you mentioned, the Photos app saves the video with sound instead of just extracting the audio. This means you end up with a video file instead of a crisp audio file, which can be a hassle if all you want is the sound. You're left with an extra step of using a converter just to remove the video. Total extra hassle!

When you export via Photos, you get limited quality settings and file formats compared to dedicated audio converters. For example, you might end up with an M4A or the video file’s original audio format, but if you needed MP3 or another specific format, you’ll have to juggle around with third-party software. That’s kind of annoying when you just want to get things done!

The video trimming features in the Photos app are pretty basic. If you want to make precise cuts or tweak the audio separately, you’re not gonna have an easy time. The interface is more geared toward video editing, so it lacks some audio-specific tools. After trying to perfect a few clips myself, I found myself wishing for a bit more control!

If you've edited the video before extracting audio, there's a chance of losing some quality during the export process. Depending on your settings, the audio might not be as clear or crisp as you’d like it to be. Always bummer when you’ve got some great tunes in a video and they come out all muffled!

If you’ve got multiple videos to convert, you can forget about efficiency. The Photos app doesn’t support batch processing, so you’ll be sitting there one by one, saving each audio file. If you’re anything like me with a library of videos, that can feel like a slog! You’ll likely end up needing third-party software to handle that audio extraction step. This can complicate things if you’re trying to keep it simple and hassle-free. Who wants to deal with multiple programs when they could knock it out in one?