How to Convert Video to Audio on iPhone! [mp4 to mp3]

Jigxor Tutorials
24 Nov 202303:13

TLDRThis video tutorial guides users on how to convert an MP4 video to an MP3 audio file on an iPhone. It introduces an automated shortcut that can be created using the Shortcuts app. The process involves naming the shortcut 'Convert to MP3', configuring it to only encode audio, and setting it to overwrite existing files if necessary. Users are instructed to enable 'Allow Running Scripts' in the iPhone's Shortcuts settings to ensure the shortcut works. To use the shortcut, one simply locates a video file, selects the 'Share' button, and chooses 'Convert to MP3' from the options. The video concludes with a demonstration of how to rename the converted MP3 file and confirms the successful conversion.

Takeaways

  • 📱 Use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone to create an automated shortcut for converting videos to MP3 files.
  • 📌 Name the new shortcut 'Convert to MP3' for easy identification.
  • ➕ Tap the plus button to create a new shortcut and then tap the info button to configure settings.
  • 🔄 Turn off 'Show in Share Sheet' and set the action to handle media files only.
  • 🔧 Add an 'Encode Media' action and select 'Audio Only' to extract audio from the video.
  • 📁 Use the 'Save File' action to specify where to save the converted MP3 file, and enable 'Overwrite if File Exists'.
  • ⚙️ Check the iPhone's Settings > Shortcuts > Advanced to ensure 'Allow Running Scripts' is enabled.
  • 📂 Navigate to the video file, tap the share button, and select 'Convert to MP3' from the options.
  • ✅ The shortcut will process the conversion and prompt you to save the MP3 file in your preferred folder.
  • 📁 After conversion, verify the MP3 file is saved in the chosen folder using the Files app.
  • 📝 The converted MP3 will have the same name as the original video; you can rename it by long-pressing and selecting 'Rename'.
  • 👍 If the tutorial was helpful, give the video a thumbs up, subscribe, and leave a comment for any questions.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the video?

    -The purpose of the video is to demonstrate how to convert an MP4 video file to an MP3 audio file on an iPhone.

  • Which app is required to create an automated shortcut for converting video to audio?

    -The Shortcuts app on the iPhone is required to create an automated shortcut for the conversion process.

  • How do you create a new shortcut in the Shortcuts app?

    -To create a new shortcut, open the Shortcuts app, tap the plus button in the upper right corner, and rename the new shortcut to 'convert to mp3'.

  • What settings should be toggled off or on in the shortcut's share sheet?

    -In the shortcut's share sheet, you should toggle off 'Show in Share Sheet' and toggle on 'overwrite if file exists' in the save file action.

  • How do you ensure that the created shortcut works properly?

    -To ensure the shortcut works, go to the iPhone's settings, scroll down to 'Shortcuts', and in the 'Advanced' menu, make sure 'Allow Running Scripts' is activated.

  • What action should you add after setting the appropriate file format in the shortcut?

    -After setting the file format, you should add the 'Encode Media' action, and within that, activate 'Audio Only'.

  • How do you select a video file to convert to MP3?

    -Navigate to where the video file is saved, tap the share button, and from the listed options, choose 'convert to MP3'.

  • Where is the converted MP3 file saved by default?

    -By default, the converted MP3 file is saved in the 'Downloads' folder in the iPhone's directory.

  • How can you change the name of the converted MP3 file?

    -To change the file name, press and hold the file, tap 'Rename', and enter a new name.

  • What should you do if you want to support the video creator?

    -You can support the video creator by giving the video a thumbs up and subscribing to their channel. You can also leave a comment if you have any questions.

  • What is the default name for the converted MP3 file?

    -The default name for the converted MP3 file is the same as the original video file's name.

  • How can you confirm the successful conversion of the video to an MP3 file?

    -After the conversion process, you can check if the file is saved successfully by opening the Files app and navigating to the folder where you saved the MP3 file.

Outlines

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📱 Converting MP4 to MP3 on iPhone

The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to convert an MP4 video file to an MP3 audio file using the Shortcuts app on an iPhone. It begins by instructing viewers to create a new shortcut named 'convert to mp3' and customize its settings. The process involves selecting the video file, using the 'encode media' action with the 'Audio Only' option, and saving the file with potential overwrite permissions. The video also emphasizes checking necessary configurations in the iPhone's settings to ensure the shortcut works correctly. Finally, it demonstrates how to use the shortcut to convert a video and rename the output file if desired.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Convert

The term 'convert' refers to the process of changing one form or state into another. In the context of the video, it specifically relates to changing the format of a video file into an audio file, which is the main theme of the tutorial. For example, the script mentions 'convert video to audio on your iPhone', illustrating the primary action the video aims to teach viewers.

💡MP4 to MP3

MP4 and MP3 are file formats for digital media. MP4 is a multimedia container format that can hold video, audio, and subtitle data, while MP3 is a common audio-only format. The phrase 'MP4 to MP3' in the video's title and transcript signifies the conversion process from a video format to an audio format, which is the core content of the instructional video.

💡Shortcut

In the context of the video, a 'shortcut' refers to a feature within the iOS operating system that allows users to automate tasks through a series of predefined actions. The video instructs viewers on creating a shortcut to convert an MP4 video file to an MP3 audio file, demonstrating how shortcuts can simplify complex tasks on an iPhone.

💡Encode Media

To 'encode media' means to convert media files from one format to another, often changing the way they are compressed or represented. In the video, encoding media is a step in the process of converting the video file to an audio-only format by using the 'encode media' action within the shortcut.

💡Share Button

The 'share button' is a feature commonly found in apps that allows users to share content with others or with other apps. In the script, the share button is used to initiate the process of converting a video file to an MP3 by selecting the 'convert to MP3' shortcut from the share options.

💡Settings

Settings are configurations within a device's operating system or an application that allow users to customize its behavior. The video mentions checking the 'settings' on the iPhone to ensure that 'allow running scripts' is activated, which is a necessary step for the shortcut to function properly.

💡Advanced Menu

The 'advanced menu' typically refers to a set of options that are more technical or less frequently used, found within a program's settings. In the video, the advanced menu in the iPhone's shortcuts settings is where users can enable or disable the running of scripts, which is crucial for the shortcut to work.

💡Rename

To 'rename' a file is to give it a new name or title. In the context of the video, renaming is an optional step after the conversion process is complete, allowing users to change the default file name that the converted MP3 inherits from the original video file.

💡Files App

The 'Files App' is a native application on iOS devices that manages and organizes the user's files and documents. The video instructs viewers to open the Files App to verify that the MP3 file has been successfully saved after the conversion process.

💡Script

A 'script' in the context of the video refers to a set of coded instructions that the Shortcut app follows to perform a task. The script created in the video automates the conversion of an MP4 video file to an MP3 audio file, showcasing the power of scripting within the Shortcuts app.

💡Download Folder

The 'download folder' is a designated location on a device where downloaded files are typically stored. In the video, the presenter chooses to save the converted MP3 file in the 'downloads folder' on their iPhone, which is a common practice for organizing digital media.

Highlights

Extract audio from an MP4 video and save it as an MP3 file on your iPhone

Use the Shortcuts app to create an automated shortcut for conversion

Name the shortcut 'convert to mp3' for easy identification

Toggle off 'Show in Share Sheet' and save changes

Select the media option for the appropriate file format

Add an action to encode media with audio only

Enable 'overwrite if file exists' when saving the file

Ensure 'Allow Running Scripts' is activated in the Shortcuts settings

Navigate to the video file, tap share, and select 'convert to MP3'

The shortcut will process the conversion and prompt to save the file

Save the converted MP3 file in your preferred folder

Check the Files app to confirm successful conversion

The converted MP3 will have the same name as the original video

Rename the MP3 file if desired by pressing and holding the file

The video is successfully converted to an MP3 file

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Leave a comment if you have any questions

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