YouTube to MP3 Converter by Y2mate

Paste a YouTube link, pick an MP3 bitrate from 64 to 320 kbps, and keep the audio on your phone or computer.

MP4 up to 1080p · MP3 up to 320 kbps

  • Five MP3 bitrates
  • No sign-up
  • Works in browser

How to convert YouTube to MP3 with Y2mate

It takes three quick steps, on a phone or a computer.

  1. Paste the YouTube link

    Copy the link from the YouTube app or website, including Shorts and YouTube Music links, and paste it into the box at the top of this page, then tap the button.

  2. Pick an MP3 bitrate

    Y2mate shows the video's title and length along with the audio options. Choose 320, 256, 192, 128 or 64 kbps depending on what you are saving.

  3. Save the MP3 file

    The file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing, use the browser menu (three dots, then Download) or long-press and choose Download or Save; on a computer, right-click and save it.

Y2mate MP3 bitrates explained

The bitrate decides how much detail an MP3 keeps and how much space it takes, so here is what each option means in practice.

BitrateSoundSize per minuteGood for
320 kbps Sound Highest MP3 detail Size per minute About 2.4 MB Good for Music on good headphones or speakers
256 kbps Sound Very close to 320 Size per minute About 1.9 MB Good for Music libraries with a bit less space
192 kbps Sound Clear, balanced Size per minute About 1.4 MB Good for Everyday listening on most devices
128 kbps Sound Decent, slightly softer Size per minute About 1 MB Good for Podcasts, talks, phone speakers
64 kbps Sound Basic, voice-focused Size per minute About 0.5 MB Good for Long lectures, audiobooks, low storage

Sizes are rough estimates based on the bitrate; longer videos make larger files at any setting.

Why convert YouTube to MP3?

A lot of what people watch on YouTube is really something to listen to: a live set, a language lesson, a sermon, a long interview. Saving just the sound with the Y2mate MP3 converter gives you a file that is far smaller than a video and plays almost anywhere, from a phone's music app to an old car stereo or a basic MP3 player.

Audio files are also easier to live with. You can listen with the screen off, move tracks into a playlist, or load a few hours of talk onto a device for a flight without filling up its storage. A one-hour lecture at 64 kbps takes up roughly the same space as a few minutes of HD video.

Just keep it legal. Convert videos you made yourself, recordings in the public domain, content under a licence that allows saving, or anything the owner has given you permission to keep, and use it for personal listening.

Tips for the best MP3 audio

A few small choices make a noticeable difference to how your MP3 sounds.

  • Match the bitrate to the content

    Music benefits from 256 or 320 kbps, while speech sounds fine at 128 or even 64 kbps. There is no need to spend extra space on a voice recording.

  • Start from a good upload

    An MP3 can only be as clean as the original video. If the same song exists as an official upload and a shaky phone recording, pick the official one.

  • Don't expect 320 kbps to fix poor sound

    A higher bitrate keeps what is already there but cannot add detail the source never had. If the original sounds thin, 192 kbps will often sound the same and save space.

  • Use the single video link

    If you copy a link from a playlist, Y2mate converts only the one video in that link. Open each track you want and paste its own link.

  • Save from the right browser

    Inside apps like Instagram or TikTok the built-in browser may block downloads. Open this page in Chrome or Safari before you tap a bitrate.

Y2mate MP3 questions

Which MP3 bitrate should I choose on Y2mate?

For music, 256 or 320 kbps keeps the most detail. For podcasts, lectures and other spoken content, 128 kbps sounds clear and 64 kbps works well when storage is tight. All five options are shown side by side, so you can pick whatever fits.

Will a 320 kbps MP3 sound better than the YouTube video?

No. The MP3 is made from the audio YouTube provides, so it can match that quality but not improve on it. Choosing 320 kbps simply keeps as much of the original detail as the MP3 format allows.

Can I convert a long podcast or a full album video to MP3?

Yes. There is no length limit, so multi-hour streams that have finished, full albums and long talks all work. A lower bitrate such as 64 or 128 kbps keeps very long recordings at a manageable size.

Why does the MP3 play in my browser instead of downloading?

Many phone and desktop browsers play audio files automatically when they open in a new tab. Open the browser menu and choose Download, long-press and pick Save, or right-click and save the file on a computer.

Where does the MP3 end up on my phone?

On Android it usually lands in the Downloads folder and shows up in your Files app. On iPhone and iPad, Safari saves it to the Downloads folder in the Files app, where you can play or share it.

Can I get MP3s from a whole playlist at once?

Not in one go. When you paste a playlist link, Y2mate converts only the single video that link points to. Open each video you want and paste its link separately.

Ready to save your audio?

Paste a YouTube link in the box above, choose your bitrate, and Y2mate gives you the MP3 to keep.