How Do I Convert a YouTube Music Video to MP3 Format?

YouTube videos play in your computer's web browser in FLV format. Normally this is the only way you can view the video or listen to the audio part of the video. In order to convert a YouTube video to be on your computer as an MP3 audio-only file, you need to use software or websites that can capture and covert the file for you.

Instructions

1. Download and install Free YouTube to MP3 (see "Resources"). Copy your YouTube address from the site by right-clicking on the address and selecting "Copy." Open the program and right-click on the textbox in the main screen. Select "Paste." Click the "download" button to download the file as MP3.

2. Navigate to ConvertFiles (see "Resources"). Click the "or download it from:" option. Paste the YouTube address into the textbox there. Choose "MP3" from the "Output Format" drop-down menu. Click "download" and then click on the link text to download your file.

3. Open your web browser to Zamzar (see "Resources"). Click the option to download a video. Paste the YouTube address into the textbox there. Select "MP3" from the "Convert to" menu. Enter an email address into the textbox on the right. Click "Convert." Open your email address and click the link in the email from Zamzar to download the file.

References

• File-Extensions:FLV

Resources

• ConvertFiles
• Zamzar
• CNET: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter