How to Download MP3 from YouTube on Mac

Whether you want to download a YouTube video to MP3 or save a YouTube audio in MP3 format, EaseUS Video Downloader will help you achieve your goal effortlessly.

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024

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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 - Best YouTube Audio Downloader for Mac

The most straightforward way to download YouTube audio 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 YouTube videos or audio. 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. 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 YouTube audio on your Mac in bulk, just prepare all the URLs and put them into the address box. If you want to download audio from a YouTube channel or playlist, getting the URL of the channel or playlist is enough. Here are the details to download YouTube audio on Mac:

Step 1. Open the YouTube music page and copy its link. Then, launch EaseUS Video Downloader. You can go to "YouTube to MP3" to directly convert YouTube videos to MP3/WAV format. 

youtube to mp3

Step 2. Open the "Settings" icon beside quality. You can choose the specific file location here. 

choose file location

Step 3. Click the "Paste Link" button, and wait for the software to finish converting.

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 YouTube music 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 downloads. However, 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 operation to download YouTube audio on a Mac with the browser is far from 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.

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