Extract Audio from Video

Extract the audio track from any video file and save it as a high-quality WAV file. Perfect for creating podcasts, music, or sound effects from video content.

Audio Options

Enable for smaller file sizes. Disable to keep stereo/surround audio.

Drop your video file here (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM...)

Maximum file size: 500MB

How to Extract Audio from Video

1

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop or browse to upload any video. Supports MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WebM, and more formats.

2

Audio Extraction

Our FFmpeg engine separates the audio track from your video and converts it to lossless WAV format with your chosen settings.

3

Download Your Audio

Preview the extracted audio in your browser, then download the WAV file. No watermarks or quality loss.

Why Extract Audio from Video?

Video files contain both visual and audio tracks multiplexed together. Our audio extraction tool separates the audio track from any video file and exports it as a high-quality, lossless WAV file. This is essential for content creators, musicians, podcasters, and anyone who needs to repurpose video audio for other projects. The extracted audio maintains the original quality with no re-encoding artifacts.

Supported Video Formats

Extract audio from virtually any video format including MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WebM, M4V, MPEG, MPG, 3GP, and dozens more. The audio is always output as lossless WAV for maximum quality and compatibility with all audio editing software.

Mono vs Stereo Output

  • Mono output creates smaller files — ideal for voice recordings and podcasts
  • Stereo preserves the original channel layout — best for music and spatial audio
  • Lossless WAV output ensures zero quality degradation during extraction
  • Compatible with all professional DAWs and audio editing software
  • Perfect for podcast creation, music sampling, and sound design
  • Extract voiceovers, interviews, or dialogue from video recordings

Common Audio Extraction Scenarios

Video to Podcast

Recorded a video interview or webinar? Extract the audio track to create a podcast episode. Use mono for voice-only content to keep file sizes small.

Extract Background Music

Need the music from a video for editing? Extract the full audio track in lossless WAV quality for use in your DAW or video editing timeline.

Capture Sound Effects

Extract audio from videos to capture sound effects, ambient noise, or foley recordings for use in other creative projects.

Transcription Prep

Extract audio from video meetings or lectures before running through transcription software. Audio-only files process faster and more accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this audio extractor free?

Yes, completely free with no registration required. No watermarks, no hidden fees, and unlimited extractions.

What audio format is the output?

The audio is extracted as lossless WAV format, preserving the full quality of the original audio track. WAV is compatible with all audio editing software and can easily be converted to MP3 or other formats using our audio converter tools.

Should I choose mono or stereo?

Choose mono for voice recordings, podcasts, and spoken content — it creates smaller files with no perceptible quality loss for speech. Choose stereo (uncheck mono) for music, sound design, or any content where spatial audio matters.

Is my video data secure?

Absolutely. All files are processed on secure servers with encrypted connections and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never access or share your content.

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