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Download the audio from any video and convert it to MP3 with this free software

Download the audio from any video and convert it to MP3 with this free software

Vote: (147 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: DVDVideoSoft

Version: 5.1.11.1017

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(147 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

DVDVideoSoft

5.1.11.1017

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Extract MP3s from videos
  • Wide range of MP3 options

Cons

  • Bloatware you can opt out of

Rip MP3 files from video files with the handy Free Video to MP3 Converter.

Free Video to MP3 Converter is a very handy Windows tool that does exactly what its name suggest: it extracts music files from video files, and you can use it as much and as often as you’d like at no charge. The process is very simple, and so even users who don’t have a lot of understanding of MP3, MP4 and other formats can use it with ease. The program is also usually fast—depending on the source file size—and most users will be extracting from music videos and other relatively short videos.

Free Video to MP3 Converter will auto-detect the source details and auto-set output characteristics, which is what makes the program so hands-off. If you prefer to be hands-on, a simple click of a checkbox gives you access to a wide range of options. You can set the format—there are nine output format options altogether—as well as sample rate, bitrate, channels and so forth.

The program will set the name and other MP3 tag details for you by default. You’re also able to tweak the auto-naming conventions so that the program sets labels and other details based on your preferences. You can, of course, set all of these items one at a time on a per-file basis.

Free Video to MP3 Converter also handles batches, so you can add practically any number of video files to the queue to be processed. This is particularly convenient if you have many files to extract and/or you have files that are quite sizable. The program even has an auto-shutdown mode, so you can set it to run, and when it completes the batch, it’ll turn your computer off. This is a great option for those who want to run the program overnight or while they’re out rather than while they use their PC.

Considering that Free Video to MP3 Converter is freeware, there’s not a lot to dislike about it. Where the developers seek to profit is by installing additional software during the core installation. There are several or more attempts, and while you can opt out of all of them, users who aren’t paying attention or are perhaps too casual to recognize the risk can inadvertently install substantial bloatware on their PCs.

Pros

  • Extract MP3s from videos
  • Wide range of MP3 options

Cons

  • Bloatware you can opt out of