Turn the sound from a video into a separate file for listening, editing or sharing.
EditFull practical documentation · edition reviewed: 26 October 2026
When this task helps
Audio extraction is useful when you only need the speech, music or recording contained inside a video.
Worked example
A filmed interview can become an audio file for review. Listen to both the main voice and questions asked farther from the microphone: original volume differences remain.
What to check before starting
Check that the video contains the track you want and that the volume is acceptable, then choose an audio format suitable for the final use.
Choosing the settings
Choose MP3 for a practical listening copy, or another available format supported by the receiving editor. Compare the beginning, middle and end to check for silence and matching duration.
Limits that affect the result
Extraction does not separate speakers, instruments or background noise. A video without an audio stream has no sound to extract.
Mistake to avoid
Do not expect extraction to restore detail that is missing from the original video. It separates the available audio; it does not invent lost quality.
Illustrative example: size and quality depend on the source file.