How To
How to Extract Audio from an MP4 Video
Extract the audio track from any MP4 video file and save it as MP3 or WAV entirely in your browser.
Extracting audio from a video is useful for creating podcasts from video interviews, isolating music from videos, or archiving audio content.
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Open FileCraft Extract Audio
Go to filecraft.tools/extract-audio.
2
Drop your MP4 video
Drop the MP4 file. The video is processed in your browser using WebAssembly FFmpeg.
3
Choose output format
MP3 for sharing, WAV for further editing in a DAW.
4
Download the audio file
The audio track is extracted and ready to download.
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Open Extract Audio →Pro Tips
- 💡The quality of extracted audio matches the audio track quality in the original video
- 💡For videos with multiple audio tracks, the first/default track is extracted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best audio format for extracted podcast audio?
MP3 at 192kbps is the standard for podcasts. Use 320kbps for higher quality, or WAV if you plan to further edit the audio.