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Why use this free audio extractorHow to extract audio from a video in 3 stepsWhich audio format to chooseUse the audio extractor on any deviceSafe, private and freeAudio extractor vs other waysPopular usesHow the audio extractor worksAudio extractor features at a glanceFor developers: the ffmpeg commandFrequently asked questionsSometimes you only need the sound: a talk to listen to on the go, a voice-over to reuse, a recording to transcribe, a song from your own video.
Rekreate's free audio extractor saves the soundtrack of any video as MP3, WAV or M4A. Choose "Original" and the audio is copied out exactly as it is inside the video — no re-encoding, no quality loss.
Why use this free audio extractor
Convert MP4 to MP3
The most compatible audio format for any player.
Extract audio without losing quality
"Original" copies the sound track exactly, with no re-encoding.
Save as WAV for editing
Uncompressed audio for editing software and transcription.
Convert MOV and WebM to audio
Works with iPhone videos, screen recordings and browser recordings.
Fast
Most extractions take a few seconds.
No watermark, no sign-up
Free and clean.
How to extract audio from a video in 3 steps
Upload the video
Drop it into the box at the top or tap to choose it.
Choose the audio format
MP3, WAV, M4A, or Original.
Download the audio
Press Start and save the file.
Which audio format to choose
MP3
Plays everywhere. The best choice for listening and sharing.
WAV
Uncompressed. Best for editing software, mastering and transcription.
M4A
Good quality in a small file; plays natively on iPhone and Mac.
Original — no quality loss
The exact sound track from the video, copied out untouched.
From any video format
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and AVI.
From phone videos
Voice notes and recordings from iPhone and Android.
Use the audio extractor on any device
On Windows PC and Mac
Extract audio in any browser on Windows or Mac.
On iPhone and Android
On iPhone or Android, choose a video from your gallery and save the audio file.
In any modern browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox all work. There is no app, plugin or extension to install — the processing happens on our servers, so an old laptop is as fast as a new one.
Safe, private and free
No account, no sign-up
Open the page and use it. There is nothing to register and no email address to hand over.
Files deleted automatically
Your upload is deleted the moment processing finishes, and the result 60 minutes later. Files are not shared, published or used for anything else.
Encrypted in transit
Uploads and downloads go over HTTPS, the same encryption your bank uses in the browser.
No watermark, ever
The file you download is clean. No logo in the corner, no intro card, no "made with" frame at the end.
Audio extractor vs other ways
vs. recording the sound while it plays
Re-recording adds noise and loses quality. Extracting takes the original track.
vs. converters that always re-encode
Converting to MP3 every time loses a little quality. "Original" keeps it exact.
vs. desktop editors
An editor can export audio too, with more steps.
Popular uses
Turn a talk into a podcast episode
Save a recorded presentation as MP3.
Transcribe a video
Extract WAV for a transcription tool — or use video to text directly.
Reuse a voice-over
Take the narration from one video for another.
Save a song you performed
Extract the audio from your own performance video.
Listen to a lecture offline
Save the sound of a recorded class.
How the audio extractor works
Your video is uploaded over HTTPS and processed on Rekreate's servers with FFmpeg. The picture is dropped and only the sound track is kept. With "Original", the track is copied into a matching audio file (for example AAC into M4A) without re-encoding. MP3 is encoded at high variable bitrate, and WAV is saved as 16-bit, 48 kHz uncompressed audio.
Uploads are deleted after processing, results after 60 minutes.
Audio extractor features at a glance
| Output formats | MP3, WAV, M4A, Original |
|---|---|
| Input formats | MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, M4V |
| Lossless option | Yes — Original |
| MP3 quality | High variable bitrate (about 190 kbps) |
| Price | Free |
| Sign-up | Not needed |
| Watermark | None |
| File size | Up to 95 MB per file |
| Video length | Up to 10 minutes |
| Files kept | Upload deleted after processing, result after 60 minutes |
For developers: the ffmpeg command
Extract audio on your own machine.
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -c:a copy output.m4affmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -c:a libmp3lame -q:a 2 output.mp3-vn- Drop the video, keep only the sound.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract audio from a video for free?
Upload the video above, choose a format, and press Start. Download the audio file.
How do I convert MP4 to MP3?
Upload the MP4 and choose MP3.
Can I extract audio without losing quality?
Yes, choose "Original". The sound is copied out without re-encoding.
Which format is best?
MP3 for listening, WAV for editing and transcription, Original for the best quality.
Why did it say the video has no sound?
The video file has no audio track, so there is nothing to extract.
Can I extract audio on my iPhone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari and choose the video from Photos.
Can I extract audio from a YouTube or TikTok link?
No. The tool works with video files you upload, such as your own recordings.
How do I get a transcript instead?
Use video to text, which transcribes the video directly.
Is there a watermark or audio tag?
No.
What is the maximum size?
Up to 95 MB and 10 minutes.
Can I remove the sound from the video instead?
Yes, with remove audio from video.
Is my video private?
Yes. It is deleted after processing and the audio after 60 minutes.
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