How to Convert Video to Audio (MP3) using VLC

Extract audio from video without extra software

VLC lets you pull the audio track from any video file and save it as an MP3 in a few clicks — no third-party converter needed.

Open Media > Convert/Save [CTRL + R]
Click Add and select your video file
Click Convert/Save
Under Profile, choose Audio – MP3
Click Browse, name the output file with .mp3
Click Start

Step-by-Step Guide for Windows

Step-by-Step Guide for macOS

Windows macOS

Open the Convert/Save dialog
In VLC, go to Media > Convert/Save or press CTRL + R.
Add your video file
Click Add, browse to your video, select it, then click Convert/Save.
Select the MP3 profile
Under Profile, open the dropdown and choose Audio – MP3.
Set the output file
Click Browse, choose a save location, and make sure the filename ends in .mp3.
Start the conversion
Click Start. The progress bar will move — when it stops, your MP3 is ready.

Open the Convert/Save dialog
Go to File > Convert/Stream… in the menu bar.
Add your video
Click Open media, select your video file, and click Open.
Choose the MP3 profile
Under Choose profile, select MP3 from the list.
Save and convert
Click Save as File, pick a destination with a .mp3 extension, then click Save.

💡 Other audio formats

VLC can also export to OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WAV, and AAC — just choose a different profile in step 3.

Final Thoughts

VLC’s built-in converter handles the job cleanly for most use cases. The output quality depends on the source video’s audio bitrate — VLC doesn’t artificially enhance it. If you need batch conversion or advanced bitrate control, a dedicated audio tool will serve better.

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Only convert content you have the right to use. Extracting audio from copyrighted material without permission may violate copyright law.