How to Extract Audio from Video
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Upload Your Video File
Drag and drop your video file onto the extractor or click 'Browse Files' to select from your device. Supports all major video formats including MP4, AVI, MOV, and more.
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Preview and Select Quality
Watch your video preview to confirm it's the right file. Choose your preferred audio quality: Low (smaller file), Medium (balanced), or High (best quality).
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Extract Audio
Click 'Extract Audio' to begin the conversion process. Watch the progress bar as your video's audio is processed and converted to WAV format.
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Preview and Download
Listen to the extracted audio with the built-in player, view the real-time waveform visualization, then download your high-quality WAV file.
Key Features
Multiple Quality Settings
Choose from low, medium, and high audio quality options to balance file size and audio fidelity according to your needs
Real-time Waveform Visualization
View interactive audio waveforms during playback with dynamic visualization that shows audio amplitude in real-time
Video Preview & Control
Preview your video file before extraction with full video controls to ensure you're extracting from the right source
Instant WAV Output
Extract audio directly to high-quality WAV format with professional-grade audio processing and compression settings
What is Audio Extraction?
Audio extraction is the process of separating and converting the audio track from video files into standalone audio files. Our tool uses advanced Web Audio API technology to decode video files, process the audio with professional compression settings, and output high-quality WAV files. The extraction process maintains audio fidelity while offering customizable quality settings to optimize for either file size or audio quality based on your specific needs.
Why Use Our Audio Extractor?
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Professional Audio Processing
Advanced audio processing with dynamic compression, customizable sample rates, and bit depth optimization for professional-quality results.
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Real-time Visualization
Interactive waveform display shows audio amplitude in real-time, helping you verify audio quality and content before downloading.
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Complete Privacy
All audio extraction happens in your browser using client-side processing - your video files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
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Quality Control Options
Choose from three quality presets with different sample rates, bit depths, and compression settings to match your specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video formats are supported?
Our audio extractor supports all major video formats including MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM, and many others. Any video format that can be played in modern browsers is supported.
What's the difference between quality settings?
Low quality uses 8-bit audio at 22kHz for smaller files, Medium uses 16-bit at 44.1kHz for balanced quality, and High uses 16-bit at 48kHz with minimal compression for best audio fidelity.
Are my video files uploaded to a server?
No, all audio extraction is performed entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. Your video files remain on your device and are never uploaded or transmitted anywhere.
What audio format is the output?
The extracted audio is saved as a WAV file, which is an uncompressed, high-quality audio format compatible with all audio players and editing software.
Can I preview the audio before downloading?
Yes! After extraction, you can play the audio using the built-in player and view a real-time waveform visualization to verify the quality before downloading.
Is there a file size limit?
There are no artificial file size limits. The tool can process videos of various sizes, limited only by your browser's memory capacity and processing power.