Extract audio from video — MP3, WAV, M4A
Useful for turning a recorded talk into a podcast track, saving a voice memo, or pulling a music bed out of your own footage. Choose MP3 for small files, WAV for editing, or M4A for a good size-to-quality balance.
From file to download, with no upload bar
- 01Add the video
Cutmoor reads the file and shows its duration.
- 02Choose audio settings
Pick MP3, WAV, or M4A and a bitrate. 192 kbps is a good default for music and speech.
- 03Extract
The audio track is encoded and saved to your device.
Extract audio: common questions
Which audio format is best?
MP3 at 192 kbps is fine for listening and sharing. WAV is uncompressed and better if you will edit the audio. M4A (AAC) is efficient and plays on Apple devices and most browsers.
Does extracting audio keep the original quality?
Only if the source audio is already compressed at a similar or lower bitrate. Re-encoding a 128 kbps track at 320 kbps does not add detail. Choose a bitrate at or above the source for the least loss.
Can I extract audio from a video I do not own?
Only if you have permission or the licence allows it. Cutmoor is a tool, not a rights grant. Downloading or reusing someone else's audio can infringe copyright even when the file is for personal use.
Why is the audio out of sync?
Audio and video timestamps can drift in variable-frame-rate recordings. Re-encoding the audio usually fixes it. If the source is damaged, try a different container or re-record the audio.