How to Extract Audio from YouTube Shorts (Step-by-Step Guide)
6/18/2025
|Team CapsAI
- Use an Online Converter (YTMP3.cc)
Go to https://ytmp3.cc, paste the YouTube Short URL into the input box, select “MP3,” and click “Convert.” Once processing finishes, click “Download” to save the audio file. - Browser Extension Method (Chrome – “Audio Downloader Prime”)
Install “Audio Downloader Prime” from the Chrome Web Store, navigate to the YouTube Short page, click the extension icon, and choose the highest‑quality MP3 stream to download. - VLC Media Player Technique
Open VLC, select Media → Open Network Stream, paste the Short’s URL, click Play. Then go to Media → Convert/Save → Convert, choose “Audio – MP3,” set a destination filename, and click Start to extract audio. - Mobile App Solution (Android – “Tried & Tested”)
Install “VidCompact” from the Play Store, tap “Download & Convert,” paste the YouTube Short link, choose “MP3” as the output format, and tap “Download” to extract audio on your phone. - FFmpeg Command‑Line Approach
If you have FFmpeg installed, run:
ffmpeg -i "$(youtube-dl -f bestaudio --get-url <SHORT_URL>)" -vn -acodec libmp3lame output.mp3
Replace <SHORT_URL> with your YouTube Short link to generate output.mp3.
- Validate and Tag Your File
Open the MP3 in any audio player, confirm playback quality, then use a tag editor (e.g., MP3Tag) to add metadata like title, artist, and cover art. - Organize Your Audio Library
Create a folder named “YouTube Shorts Audio” in your music directory, move all extracted MP3s there, and maintain a simple naming convention (e.g.,ShortTitle_YYYYMMDD.mp3) for easy access. - Respect Copyright and Fair Use
Only extract and use audio from videos you own or have permission to repurpose. For public domain or Creative Commons–licensed Shorts, always credit the original creator in your project notes. - Share or Publish Your Audio
Upload your extracted audio to your podcast host, add to presentations, or use as background music - ensuring you adhere to platform guidelines and licensing terms.
- Use an Online Converter (YTMP3.cc)
Go to https://ytmp3.cc, paste the YouTube Short URL into the input box, select “MP3,” and click “Convert.” Once processing finishes, click “Download” to save the audio file. - Browser Extension Method (Chrome – “Audio Downloader Prime”)
Install “Audio Downloader Prime” from the Chrome Web Store, navigate to the YouTube Short page, click the extension icon, and choose the highest‑quality MP3 stream to download. - VLC Media Player Technique
Open VLC, select Media → Open Network Stream, paste the Short’s URL, click Play. Then go to Media → Convert/Save → Convert, choose “Audio – MP3,” set a destination filename, and click Start to extract audio. - Mobile App Solution (Android – “Tried & Tested”)
Install “VidCompact” from the Play Store, tap “Download & Convert,” paste the YouTube Short link, choose “MP3” as the output format, and tap “Download” to extract audio on your phone. - FFmpeg Command‑Line Approach
If you have FFmpeg installed, run:
ffmpeg -i "$(youtube-dl -f bestaudio --get-url <SHORT_URL>)" -vn -acodec libmp3lame output.mp3
Replace <SHORT_URL> with your YouTube Short link to generate output.mp3.
- Validate and Tag Your File
Open the MP3 in any audio player, confirm playback quality, then use a tag editor (e.g., MP3Tag) to add metadata like title, artist, and cover art. - Organize Your Audio Library
Create a folder named “YouTube Shorts Audio” in your music directory, move all extracted MP3s there, and maintain a simple naming convention (e.g.,ShortTitle_YYYYMMDD.mp3) for easy access. - Respect Copyright and Fair Use
Only extract and use audio from videos you own or have permission to repurpose. For public domain or Creative Commons–licensed Shorts, always credit the original creator in your project notes. - Share or Publish Your Audio
Upload your extracted audio to your podcast host, add to presentations, or use as background music - ensuring you adhere to platform guidelines and licensing terms.