How To Convert Youtube Video To MP3 In IPhone | Easy Guide

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20 Apr 202405:04

TLDRThis tutorial provides a step-by-step guide for iPhone users to convert YouTube videos into MP3 files without the need for additional apps. First, ensure the YouTube Studio app is installed and open it to select the video you wish to convert. Save the video to your device. Next, use the Shortcuts app to create a custom shortcut named 'Video to Audio' for extracting audio from the saved video. Configure the shortcut to encode media as audio only and choose your preferred audio format. Once the shortcut is ready, use it through the share menu to convert the video to MP3 format. The resulting audio file can be found in the Files app, ready for enjoyment. The guide is a simple and efficient way to enjoy YouTube content in MP3 format on your iPhone.

Takeaways

  • 📱 Install YouTube Studio app from the App Store if you haven't already.
  • 📂 Open YouTube Studio and navigate to the 'content' section to find the video you want to convert.
  • ⚙️ Click the three dots next to the video and select 'save to device' to download it to your iPhone's gallery.
  • 🔍 Download and install the Shortcuts app from the App Store if it's not already on your iPhone.
  • 🔗 Create a custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app for extracting audio from video files.
  • 📝 Name your shortcut something descriptive like 'Video to Audio'.
  • 🔄 Customize the shortcut to show in the share sheet for easy access.
  • 📂 Set the shortcut to receive media and enable 'Audio Only' encoding.
  • 🎵 Choose your preferred audio format, with a recommendation for high quality output.
  • 📁 Add an action to save the file, so your newly extracted audio is saved to your device.
  • 🎉 Test your shortcut by opening a video in the Photos app, using the share button, and selecting the 'Video to Audio' shortcut.
  • 📍 Locate and open the MP3 file in the Files app to confirm the conversion was successful.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to convert a YouTube video to MP3 on an iPhone?

    -The first step is to ensure that you have the YouTube Studio app installed on your iPhone, which you can download for free from the App Store.

  • How do you save a YouTube video to your iPhone Gallery?

    -After opening the YouTube Studio app, click on the content section, select the video you want to convert, click on the three dots button next to it, and then choose 'Save to device' from the menu.

  • Which app do you need to download to create a custom shortcut for extracting audio?

    -You need to download the 'Shortcuts' app from the App Store to create a custom shortcut for extracting audio from video files.

  • What should you name your custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app?

    -You should give your custom shortcut a descriptive name, such as 'Video to Audio', to easily identify its purpose.

  • How do you enable the shortcut to be accessible from the share menu?

    -In the Shortcuts app, after creating your custom shortcut, tap on the middle bottom icon, select 'Show in Share Sheet' to enable easy access from the share menu.

  • What action do you need to add to encode the media?

    -You need to search for and add the 'Encode Media' action to your custom shortcut, then enable the 'Audio Only' option and specify your preferred audio format.

  • How do you save the newly extracted audio file to your device?

    -After setting up the 'Encode Media' action, you need to add the 'Save File' action to save your newly extracted audio file to your device.

  • How can you test your custom shortcut?

    -To test the shortcut, close the Shortcuts app, open the Photos app, select any video, click on the share button, and choose the 'Video to Audio' shortcut from the list.

  • Where can you find the converted MP3 file after using the shortcut?

    -After using the shortcut, you can find the converted MP3 file in the Files app on your iPhone, in the folder where you chose to save the file.

  • What should you do if you don't have the Shortcuts app installed?

    -If you don't have the Shortcuts app installed, you can download it from the App Store by opening the App Store, clicking on the search button, and searching for 'Shortcuts'.

  • Why is the 'AAC' format recommended for the extracted audio file?

    -The 'AAC' format is recommended because it offers high-quality audio output, making it a good choice for the converted MP3 files.

  • Can you use this method to convert any YouTube video to MP3?

    -This method should work for most YouTube videos, but it's important to note that converting copyrighted content without permission may infringe on the rights of the content owner.

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📲 Converting YouTube Videos to MP3 on iPhone

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide for iPhone users to convert YouTube videos into MP3 format without the need for additional apps. It begins with the instruction to install the YouTube Studio app from the App Store and use it to save the desired video to the device. Then, it guides the user to download and utilize the Shortcuts app to create a custom shortcut named 'Video to Audio' for extracting audio from video files. The process involves customizing the shortcut, enabling 'Show in Share Sheet' for easy access, and adding actions to encode the media with audio only and saving the file. Finally, it explains how to use the shortcut by sharing a video from the Photos app and selecting the 'Video to Audio' shortcut to save the MP3 file to a chosen location on the iPhone.

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Keywords

💡YouTube Studio App

YouTube Studio is an application provided by YouTube that allows users to manage their YouTube channels. In the context of the video, it is used to download videos from the user's channel, which is a prerequisite for converting those videos into MP3 files on an iPhone.

💡Shortcuts App

The Shortcuts app is a powerful tool on iOS devices that enables users to create custom shortcuts to automate tasks. In the video, it is used to create a shortcut that automates the process of converting video files to audio-only MP3 format.

💡Custom Shortcut

A custom shortcut in the context of the Shortcuts app is a user-defined sequence of actions that can be triggered with a single command or gesture. The video demonstrates how to create a custom shortcut named 'video to audio' for converting YouTube videos to MP3 on an iPhone.

💡Encode Media

Encoding media refers to the process of converting digital media from one format to another. In the video, the 'encode media' action within the Shortcuts app is used to convert the video file into an audio-only format, specifically MP3.

💡Audio Only

Selecting 'Audio Only' in the Shortcuts app's 'encode media' action means that only the audio track from the video will be preserved during the conversion process. This is a key step in creating an MP3 file from a YouTube video.

💡MP3 Format

MP3 is a popular audio file format known for its ability to reduce the size of audio files significantly while maintaining high quality. In the video, the user is guided to choose MP3 as the output format for the audio file extracted from the YouTube video.

💡Save to Device

Saving to device refers to the action of storing a file directly onto the device's storage. In the script, the user is instructed to save the YouTube video to their iPhone Gallery before proceeding with the conversion to MP3.

💡Share Sheet

The share sheet is a feature in iOS that allows users to share content with other apps or perform actions with that content. In the video, the custom shortcut is set to show in the share sheet for easy access when the user wants to convert a video to MP3.

💡Files App

The Files app on iOS is used for browsing, organizing, and managing files on the device. In the video, it is used to locate and open the MP3 file that has been saved to the device after the conversion process.

💡iPhone

iPhone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The video's instructions are specifically tailored for users of the iPhone, demonstrating how to convert YouTube videos to MP3 using native iOS apps and features.

💡Video Conversion

Video conversion is the process of changing a video file from one format to another. In this video, the term refers to the process of converting a YouTube video file into an MP3 audio file using the Shortcuts app on an iPhone.

Highlights

A guide to converting YouTube videos to MP3 on an iPhone is presented.

No extra apps or complicated processes are required for this method.

YouTube Studio app is needed and can be downloaded for free from the App Store.

Users should navigate to the 'content' section and select the video they wish to convert.

The 'save to device' option saves the video to the iPhone Gallery.

Shortcuts app is used to create a custom shortcut for audio extraction.

The custom shortcut is named 'video to audio' for easy identification.

The shortcut is configured to show in the share sheet for easy access.

Media encoding is set to receive only audio from the video.

Users can choose their preferred audio format, with a recommendation for high-quality output.

The 'encode media' action is added to the shortcut for audio extraction.

The 'save file' action is included to save the extracted audio to the device.

The shortcut is tested by opening a video in the Photos app and using the share button.

The 'video to audio' shortcut is selected from the options to initiate the conversion process.

The Files app is used to locate and store the newly converted MP3 file.

The process results in an easy way to convert YouTube videos to MP3 on an iPhone.

The tutorial concludes with a reminder to like and subscribe for more iPhone tips.

The guide emphasizes the simplicity and practicality of the conversion method.

The use of the Shortcuts app provides a streamlined approach to audio conversion.

High-quality audio output is achievable through the encoding settings.