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How to convert youtube to m4a so I can use them on my iphone?
I often find great music and podcasts on YouTube that I’d like to save as M4A files for offline listening on my iPhone. However, I’m not sure which tools are safe, reliable, and optimized for iOS. I...
ybt-dlp is one of the best free youtube to m4a converter you can use on a Windows PC or Mac. Here are some simple steps to download and convert youtube to m4a (AAC audio format).
First, install ybt-dlp (a powerful command line tool).
Next, run the following command to download and convert youtube to M4A on a PC or Mac:
ybt-dlp -x --audio-format m4a "YOUTUBE_URL"Pros:
✔ Highest quality audio extraction
✔ Supports playlists & private videos
✔ Fast and efficient
Cons:
❌ Requires command-line knowledge