I'm in search of a reliable site or tool that can convert YouTube videos to MP3 format while maintaining top-notch audio quality. I know there are tons of options out there, but I want to hear your recommendations based on actual experience with quality preservation. Any suggestions?
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Cobalt.tools is fantastic for converting videos to MP3. It's free, open-source, and ad-free! The only downside is that the main site isn't working at the moment, but there's a guide for a workaround you can check out.
I personally use yt-dlp, it's pretty powerful. Just a heads-up though, for MP3 it might be better to choose a different format and convert it later for best quality.
If you're into using applications, VLC Media Player is another solid choice for converting video to audio files.
You might also want to check out the yt-dlp-gui on GitHub if you prefer a more user-friendly interface. It's great for downloads, and cobalt.tools is another good online option!
If you're looking for a free option, Audacity works well! It can record audio from any source, so you can grab high-quality sounds directly from your speakers.
Yeah, I noticed that too! The workaround really helps, though.