How To Convert Youtube Video To MP3 In IPhone | Easy Guide

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20 Apr 202405:04

TLDRThis tutorial provides a straightforward guide for iPhone users to convert YouTube videos into MP3 files without the need for additional apps. The process begins with saving the desired video from the YouTube Studio app to the iPhone's gallery. Then, using the Shortcuts app, a custom shortcut is created to extract audio from the video file. The user is guided through renaming the shortcut, enabling it to show in the share sheet for easy access, and configuring it to encode media with audio only, preferably in the MP3 format. After setting up the shortcut, it can be used directly from the Photos app to convert videos to MP3 files, which are then saved to the user's device. The video concludes with a reminder to like and subscribe for more iPhone tips and tricks.

Takeaways

  • 📱 Install the YouTube Studio app from the App Store on your iPhone to begin the conversion process.
  • 📂 Open YouTube Studio and navigate to the 'Content' section to select the video you wish to convert.
  • 🔗 Click on the three dots next to the video and select 'Save to Device' to download the video to your iPhone Gallery.
  • 🔍 Locate and install the 'Shortcuts' app from the App Store if it's not already on your iPhone.
  • 🛠️ Create a custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app for extracting audio from video files.
  • ✅ Name your shortcut something descriptive like 'Video to Audio' for easy identification.
  • 🔄 Customize the shortcut to show in the share sheet for easy access.
  • 📂 Set the shortcut to receive media and enable the 'Audio Only' option during encoding.
  • 📋 Choose your preferred audio format, with a recommendation for a high-quality format like MP3.
  • 📁 Add an action to save the encoded audio file to a specific location on your device.
  • 📘 Test your shortcut by opening a video in the Photos app, using the share button, and selecting your 'Video to Audio' shortcut.
  • 🎵 Locate and play the converted MP3 file in the Files app to confirm successful audio extraction.

Q & A

  • What app is required to be installed on the iPhone to start the process of converting YouTube video to MP3?

    -You need to have the YouTube Studio app installed on your iPhone.

  • How do you save a YouTube video to your iPhone Gallery from the YouTube Studio app?

    -After opening the YouTube Studio app, click on the 'content' section, then select the video you want to convert, click on the three dots button next to it, and choose 'save to device'.

  • Which app is used to create a custom shortcut for extracting audio from video files?

    -The Shortcuts app is used to create a custom shortcut for this purpose.

  • What is the name of the shortcut you should give when creating one for extracting audio from video files?

    -You should give your shortcut a descriptive name like 'Video to Audio'.

  • How do you enable the shortcut to be accessible from the share menu?

    -In the Shortcuts app, after creating the shortcut, tap on the middle bottom icon, select 'show in share sheet' to enable easy access.

  • What action do you need to add to encode the media in the Shortcuts app?

    -You need to search for and add the 'encode media' action, then enable the 'Audio Only' option and choose your preferred audio format.

  • How do you save the newly extracted audio file to your device using the Shortcuts app?

    -After setting up the 'encode media' action, search for and add the 'save file' action to save your extracted audio file to the device.

  • What is the process to use the custom shortcut to convert a YouTube video to MP3 on your iPhone?

    -Close the Shortcuts app, open the Photos app, select the video, tap the share button, and choose the 'Video to Audio' shortcut. The file app will open, allowing you to locate and save the MP3 file.

  • What is recommended as the preferred audio format for the extracted file?

    -The script recommends using the MP3 format for its high-quality output.

  • How can you find the saved MP3 file after using the custom shortcut?

    -Open the Files app on your iPhone and go to the folder where you saved the audio file.

  • Is there a need for any extra apps or complicated processes to convert YouTube video to MP3 on an iPhone following this guide?

    -No, the process described in the script does not require any extra apps or complicated processes, only the YouTube Studio and Shortcuts apps.

  • What should you do if you don't have the Shortcuts app installed on your iPhone?

    -You can download it from the App Store by opening the App Store, clicking on the search button, and searching for 'Shortcuts'.

Outlines

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📲 Converting YouTube to MP3 on iPhone: An Ultimate Guide

This paragraph introduces the tutorial on converting YouTube videos to MP3 format using an iPhone. It emphasizes the simplicity of the process, requiring only the YouTube Studio app and the Shortcuts app, both available for free on the App Store. The guide outlines the steps to save a YouTube video to the device, create a custom shortcut for audio extraction, and finally, use the shortcut to convert and save the MP3 file.

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Keywords

💡YouTube Studio App

YouTube Studio App is a platform provided by YouTube that allows creators to manage their YouTube channels. In the context of the video, it is used to download a video from YouTube for conversion to MP3 format. The script instructs viewers to download the app from the App Store and use it to save a video to their iPhone's gallery.

💡Shortcuts App

The Shortcuts App is a utility for iOS devices that enables users to create custom shortcuts to automate tasks. In the video, it is used to create a shortcut for extracting audio from a video file. The script outlines how to download the app, create a custom shortcut, and use it to encode the media to audio only.

💡Encode Media

To 'encode media' means to convert media files from one format to another, often changing the way they are stored or played back. In the video, the term is used to describe the process of converting a video file to an audio-only format, specifically MP3. The script details how to use the Shortcuts App to add an action that encodes the media to audio only.

💡MP3

MP3 is a popular audio file format known for its ability to reduce the size of audio files significantly while maintaining good sound quality. In the video, the MP3 format is the desired output for the YouTube video after conversion. The script mentions setting the format to MP3 in the Shortcuts App for high-quality audio output.

💡iPhone

An iPhone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. In this video, the iPhone is the device on which the entire process of converting a YouTube video to an MP3 file is carried out. The script provides step-by-step instructions tailored to the iPhone's interface and apps.

💡Custom Shortcut

A 'custom shortcut' in the context of the Shortcuts App refers to a user-defined sequence of actions that can be triggered by a single command or gesture. The video demonstrates how to create a custom shortcut for converting a YouTube video to an MP3 file on an iPhone, which streamlines the process and makes it easier for users.

💡Save to Device

The phrase 'save to device' refers to the action of storing a file, such as a video or audio file, on a device's internal storage. In the video, the script instructs users to save the YouTube video to their iPhone's gallery before proceeding with the conversion to MP3 format.

💡Share Sheet

A 'share sheet' is a feature in iOS that allows users to share content with others or take actions with it, such as saving to the device. The video script describes how to enable a custom shortcut to appear in the share sheet for easy access when converting a video to audio.

💡Audio Only

When the script refers to 'audio only,' it means that only the audio track from the video will be extracted and saved, without any video component. This is a key setting in the Shortcuts App when creating a shortcut for converting YouTube videos to MP3 files.

💡Files App

The 'Files App' is an iOS application that allows users to browse, search, and organize files stored on their iPhone or accessible through cloud services. In the video, the Files App is used to locate and open the MP3 file that was created from the YouTube video.

💡High-Quality Output

High-quality output refers to the end result of a process that is of superior or excellent standard, in terms of clarity, detail, or fidelity. In the context of the video, the term is used to describe the preferred outcome when converting a video to an MP3 file, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good sound quality.

Highlights

You can convert YouTube video to MP3 on your iPhone without extra apps or complicated processes.

Install the YouTube Studio app from the App Store for free.

Open YouTube Studio and navigate to the 'Content' section to select the video you want to convert.

Use the three dots button to find the 'Save to device' option for the selected video.

The video will be saved in your iPhone Gallery after the 'Save to device' action.

Download and install the 'Shortcuts' app from the App Store if it's not already on your iPhone.

Create a custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app for extracting audio from video files.

Name your shortcut something descriptive like 'Video to Audio' for easy identification.

Enable the 'Show in Share Sheet' option for easy access from the share menu.

Set the shortcut to receive media files to process.

Add the 'Encode Media' action to your shortcut to convert the video to audio only.

Choose your preferred audio format, such as MP3, for high-quality output.

Add the 'Save File' action to save the extracted audio file to your device.

Your custom shortcut for audio extraction is now complete and can be tested.

Use the Photos app to find the video, then share it using your 'Video to Audio' shortcut.

Locate and open the saved MP3 file in the Files app to confirm the conversion.

This tutorial provides an easy method to convert YouTube videos to MP3 on an iPhone.

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The process is straightforward and requires no additional apps beyond those available on the App Store.

Ensure you have the latest version of the Shortcuts app for the best experience.