How to Convert YouTube to MP3 Longer Than 2 Hours

"How can I convert YouTube to MP3 for longer than 2 hours?"

"How can I convert long YouTube videos to MP3?"

"Is it possible to convert YouTube to MP3 over 10 hours?"

Although there are many tools that allow you to convert YouTube to MP3 songs easily, their performance varies when it comes to converting long YouTube videos. When you need to convert YouTube to MP3 for longer than 2 hours or more, you should take priority over the stability of the converter so that you can convert the long YouTube video to MP3 successfully without being interrupted. Keep reading to get more information.

Stable YouTube to MP3 Converter for Long Videos - EaseUS Video Downloader

EaseUS Video Downloader is a handy video downloader for PCs that comes with almost all the features and functions needed for downloading. You can use it to download or convert YouTube videos without a limitation of length, whether it is 2 hours or 8 hours. These features and functions include:

Key features:

• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Fast download speed
• 100% safe
• No ads, pop-ups, and malware

Main functions:

• Download videos from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other 1000+ sites
• Download YouTube videos in MP4/MP3/WAV format
• Convert any videos to MP3
• Supports bulk downloads
• Download entire playlists and channels
• Support 8K/4K/HD videos

All in all, you can not only convert YouTube videos to MP3 but also do many other things with EaseUS Video Downloader. It is a useful toolkit you can't miss. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

4 Steps to Convert Long YouTube Videos to MP3

Whether you want to convert a 2-hour-long or 10-hour-long YouTube video to MP3, you can follow the steps below to download the audio file you need.

To convert YouTube to MP3 longer than 2 hours:

Step 1. Copy the video URL you want to download.

Step 2. Launch EaseUS Video Downloader on your computer, and set the format and quality preferences on the Home page.

Step 3. Click the gear button next to the "Quality" option and tick the "Original Subtitles" button.

Step 4. Click "Paste Link." It will detect the link automatically, add this download task, and begin downloading.

Step 5. Once the download is complete, you can find your video under the "Finished" tab.

Disclaimer: Please make sure your behavior to download subtitles from YouTube doesn't violate the content owner's right. EaseUS does not advocate downloading any video/audio for sale, distribution, or other commercial purposes.

Convert Long YouTube Videos to MP3 for Free

Some open-source tools like VLC and online YouTube to MP3 converters also give you options to finish conversion at no cost. Here, we will guide you through the conversion with VLC and also list some useful online YouTube to MP3 converters.

To use VLC to convert long YouTube videos to MP3, follow these steps:

Step 1. Click on "Media" > "Convert/Save."

Step 2. Click "Add" to browse and open your video file.

Step 3. Click on "Convert/Save."
Step 4. Under "Settings," in "Profile" choose "Audio - MP3."

Step 5. Hit Browse and give a destination file name with the extension ending in .mp3.
Step 6. Click Start.

The progress will be shown in the VLC interface. Once it is complete, you'll find the converted MP3 file in the destination folder you specified.

You might also want to try some free online video downloaders. Honestly, there are so many online tools that you need to test them one by one. So, to save you time, we selected some popular tools and tested their performance. Here are the results:

Y2Mate.is: Error: No Streams found.
imgType: Download error.
Online Video Converter Pro: Download successfully
ListenToYouTube: Conversion error: the video is longer than 65 minutes.

Therefore, it is evident that most online converters are not equipped to handle the conversion of YouTube videos longer than 2 hours into MP3 format. Additionally, these platforms often include advertisements and redirects, which can be inconvenient and disrupt the conversion process.

The Bottom Line

Other than stability, there are other reasons why using an online converter is not advisable. When you use an online YouTube file converter, it may take a long time to analyze the video since the video file is too large. That could be annoying. Therefore, if you want to save time and convert a YouTube video over 2 hours to MP3, using a program like EaseUS Video Downloader is a better choice.

FAQs on Convert Long YouTube Videos to MP3

In this section, we address some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the conversion of lengthy YouTube videos into MP3 format. 

1. How to convert 8 hour YouTube to MP3?

To convert 8-hour YouTube videos to MP3, you can use several online tools and software. Copy the YouTube URL into the tool, then select MP3 as the output format. The conversion will start.

2. Is there a limit on YouTube to MP3 length?

The length limit for converting YouTube videos to MP3 Depends on the tool you are using. Desktop applications like EaseUS Video Downloader do not have such restrictions.

3. How to convert a 3-hour video to MP3?

You may follow these general steps to convert a 3-hour YouTube videos to MP3:
Step 1. Select a Converter Tool;
Step 2. Copy the YouTube URL;
Step 3. Paste the URL;
Step 4. Choose MP3 Format;
Step 5. Initiate the Conversion;
Step 6. Download the MP3 File.