How to Download MP3 from YouTube on Mac

Speaking of downloading MP3 from YouTube on Mac, you may indicate two situations:

• You want to convert a YouTube video to MP3 to extract audio from the video
• You want to download an audio file from YouTube and save it in the MP3 format

No matter which situation you are in, the YouTube to MP3 converter shown below will help you get the audio file from YouTube with the format and quality you need.

EaseUS Video Downloader - Download Audio from YouTube in MP3/WAV

The most straightforward way to download audio from YouTube is to apply the video downloader as well as the audio downloader - EaseUS Video Downloader. It performs well to download video or audio files from various video/audio sites and social networking sites, either on a Mac or PC. It's worth mentioning that this video downloader works excellently when it comes to downloading video or audio from YouTube. More specifically, it allows you to:

• Download YouTube videos in 8K/4K/1080p
• Download audio in 320kbps/256kbps/128kbps
• Convert YouTube videos to audio directly
• Download video/audio by channel or playlist

If you are going to get videos, you can save the files generally in MP4 or WebM. While if you are looking to download audio files, MP3 and WAV are your choices. Moreover, there is a "Video to MP3" feature that enables you to convert local videos to MP3. That means you can extract audio from any video stored on your computer.

4 Steps to Download MP3 from YouTube on Mac

Whether you are planning to convert a YouTube video to MP3 or download audio from YouTube in MP3, the steps are quite similar. If you need to download audio from YouTube on your Mac in bulk, just prepare all the URLs and put them into the address box. While if you want to download audio from a YouTube channel or playlist, getting the URL of the channel or playlist is enough. Here go the details to download audio from YouTube on Mac:

Step 1. Copy the URL of the YouTube video to EaseUS Video Downloader and click "Search."

Step 2. Check the video and click "Download" to continue.

Step 3. Choose "MP3" in the Audio section and select a quality. Afterward, click "Download" to start converting YouTube video to MP3.

Step 4. Wait for the downloading to finish. When it has done, click "Open" to check the MP3 file.

Disclaimer: Please make sure that your download behavior is legal in your country! EaseUS does not advocate downloading any copyrighted video/audio from YouTube for sale, distribution, or other commercial purposes.

Other Ways to Download MP3 from YouTube on Mac

Although using a tool like EaseUS Video Downloader is the most appropriate way to download MP3 from YouTube on Mac, it is not the only workable solution. If you are willing to know other proven methods, you can refer to the details below:

Online YouTube to MP3 Converter for Mac

Online tools in different fields are getting more and more popular. It's no exception when it comes to video/audio download. But a common defect of online tools is that they will bother you with ads and redirections. If you prefer to use an online YouTube to MP3 converter for Mac, make sure you find a website that is safe and trustworthy.

Web Browser - Safari

As the default web browser on Mac, Safari has a unique feature that many other web browsers don't have - downloading embedded songs from websites, including YouTube. However, the operations to download audio from YouTube on Mac with the browser is far from being easy. Besides, the audio will be saved in the AIFF format. If you need to download MP3 from YouTube on Mac, you will further need to convert the audio. Given that, using Safari is a proven but not recommended way.

The Bottom Line

Downloading MP3 from YouTube on Mac is not the only thing EaseUS Video Downloader can do for you. With it installed on your Mac or PC, you can convert YouTube to MP4 on Mac, download YouTube playlists to MP3, and more. Even if you want to save video/audio from other sites for offline watching/listening next time, this tool will still be a helpful choice.