Many a times while editing or playing a video file, you wish you just had the audio file and not go through the trouble of streaming the video along with the audio file. What if I told you that you can convert a video file into MP3 audio? This means that you can save your mobile data while not having to stream a YouTube video, expend less battery on your mobile or may be save storage space by just storing an audio .mp3 file and playing it instead.
In this article you will learn the most legitimate ways to convert a video file into audio. While there are a lot of online converters or converter applications available, you are strongly recommended to avoid using them. When you use any online converter or unreliable application to convert the video, they might directly damage the original video file saved in your computer. If severely corrupted only a video repair tool can fix the issue. Although a prominent tool like Video repair tool by Remo Recover can fix the issue, some damages on video files can be irreversible. Therefore, if you have an important video that you want to convert, make sure you use a safe way to convert it.
There are two safe ways to convert a saved video file to audio file in your computer:
- Convert Video to MP3 using Adobe Media Encoder
- Convert Video into audio using VLC media player
How to convert Video into Audio using Adobe Media Encoder?
Adobe Media Encoder is one of a kind tools that is used to encode audio and video files. It can transcode and output media files into any format that you desire. It is usually used in integration with Adobe Premier Pro. Follow the below steps in order to convert any video into the MP3 audio using Adobe Media Encoder.
- Download and install the trial version of Adobe Media Encoder from the official adobe site.
- Open the Adobe Media Encoder, browse the file you want to convert into MP3 using the media browser or just drag and drop the video file from your storage location to the Queue window.
- Once you have dragged and dropped the file into the Queue window you will find drop down below the file name where you can choose the format, select the format as MP3 as shown below. The other drop down in the immediate left can be used to customize the bitrate based on your need.
Note: If you want to use the audio recording as a podcast or upload it online for streaming, choose at least 128kbps or higher.
- Choose the destination where you would like to save the converted file on your computer.
- Click on the start button that looks like the green arrow in the far-right corner of the application as shown below.
- Once you click on the Start Queue button the conversion process begins and the audio file gets saved in the desired location.
Steps to convert Video into Audio using VLC media player?
If you just want to convert the video to mp3 for personal use, you can use VLC media player to convert it. It is quicker and easier using this method. However, there can be certain compromises in the quality of the output file. The conversion process is very simple and it can be done using the following steps:
- Open VLC media player and click on Media on the left
- Choose Convert/Save and you will see an Open Media Window
- Add the file you wish to convert and click on the down arrow to choose the Convert option.
- Now in the settings choose Profile as Audio – MP3 and the destination where you would like to save the converted .mp3 file and click on Start.
- You will find the converted file in the chosen destination.
By following the above methods any video can easily be converted into audio file. If you wish to convert online videos, you will have to download the file. But downloading copyrighted files can mean infringement and should be avoided at all costs.
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