4 Ways to Extract Audio From Video on Mac

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Method 1: Use QuickTime Player to Save Audio From a Video

QuickTime is the default video player on the Mac. It offers the easiest way to rip audio from a video.

Step 1:OpenFinderon Mac. Browse the video file,right-clickon it and selectOpen with QuickTime Player.

Step 2:When the QuickTime Player opens, selectFileat the top, expand Export As, and select Audio Only. Assign a name for the audio file, check the export location, and hitSave.

Method 2: iMovie to Extract Audio From a Video

If you want to edit a video before extracting audio, use iMovie on Mac. You can crop a video, remove unnecessary parts, and export a relevant audio clip.

Step 1:OpeniMovieon Mac. Select theImportbutton at the top and find your video from theFinder app. You can use the built-in tools to make necessary edits. Hit theShareicon at the top and selectExport File.

Step 2: Now, you got to change format toAudio Only. Once that’s done, expand theFile Formatand selectAAC, MP3, AIFF, or WAV.

Check the audio duration and size, and then simply hitNext. Rename the file, check the export location, and clickSave.

Method 3: VLC Media Player

VLC is another open-source, free video player on Mac. It’s available on other platforms too. While most use VLC player to stream videos, you can use it to extract audio from a video.

Step 1:LaunchVLC, clickFileat the top and selectConvert/Stream. Once this is done, selectOpen Mediaand find your video fromFinder. From the drop-down next toChoose Profile, selectAudio – MP3 (MP4).

Step 2:Choose the destination folder, rename the file, and hitSave.

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Last updated on 04 September, 2024

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