Method 1: Any Device — Free Browser Tool (Recommended)
This is the fastest method and works identically on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows without installing anything. The audio extraction runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — your video is never uploaded to any server.
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Go to ifiximg.com/extract-audio in your browser.
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Tap or click 'Choose Video' and select your MP4, MOV, WebM, or other video file.
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Tap 'Extract Audio to MP3'. On the first run, the browser downloads the processing engine (~30 MB) — this only happens once.
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Preview the audio, then tap 'Download MP3' to save it to your device.
✅ Works on iPhone Safari, Android Chrome, macOS Safari/Chrome, and Windows. No app or signup required.
Method 2: Extract Audio from a Video on iPhone
The iPhone's built-in Photos app does not have an audio extraction feature. Your best options are:
Option A — Browser (No App Download)
Open Safari on your iPhone and go to ifiximg.com/extract-audio. Upload your video from your Camera Roll or Files app and download the resulting MP3. This is the fastest zero-install method.
Option B — iMovie (Built-in, Free)
Apple's iMovie app comes pre-installed on most iPhones and can export an audio-only version of your project:
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Open iMovie and create a new Movie project.
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Import your video clip into the timeline.
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Tap the Share icon → 'Export Project' → choose Audio Only (M4A format).
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Save the M4A file to your Files app or share it directly.
Note: iMovie exports M4A, not MP3. Use the browser method above if you need an MP3 file.
Method 3: Extract Audio from a Video on Android
Android also has no built-in audio extraction tool in the stock Gallery app. Here are the two best options:
Option A — Browser (No App Download)
Open Chrome on your Android device and visit ifiximg.com/extract-audio. Tap "Choose Video", pick your video from your gallery or files, and download the resulting MP3. No app install needed — just your browser.
Option B — MP3 Video Converter App (Play Store)
Several free apps on the Play Store like Video to MP3 Converter can extract audio offline. Be aware that many free apps include ads and some have file-size limits.
Method 4: Extract Audio from a Video on Mac
Option A — Browser (Fastest)
Visit ifiximg.com/extract-audio in Safari or Chrome, upload your video, and download the MP3 — done in under a minute.
Option B — QuickTime Player (Built-in)
QuickTime can export an audio-only version of any video:
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Open your video in QuickTime Player.
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Go to File → Export As → Audio Only.
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Choose a save location. QuickTime saves as .m4a.
Method 5: Extract Audio from a Video on Windows
Option A — Browser (Fastest, No Install)
Open ifiximg.com/extract-audio in any browser, upload your video, and save the MP3.
Option B — VLC Media Player (Free App)
VLC is a free, open-source media player that includes a built-in converter:
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Open VLC and go to Media → Convert / Save.
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Click 'Add' and select your video file, then click 'Convert / Save'.
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In the Profile dropdown, select 'Audio – MP3'.
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Choose a destination file and click 'Start'. VLC will extract the audio and save it as an MP3.
Which Method Should You Use?
| Method | Device | App Required? | Output Format | Private? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iFixImg (Browser) | All | ❌ None | MP3 | ✅ 100% |
| iMovie | iPhone | ✅ Pre-installed | M4A | ✅ Yes |
| Play Store App | Android | ✅ App needed | MP3/AAC | ⚠️ Varies |
| QuickTime | Mac | ✅ Pre-installed | M4A | ✅ Yes |
| VLC | Windows/Mac | ✅ Free install | MP3 | ✅ Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract audio from a video on my iPhone for free?
Yes. The easiest free method is to open ifiximg.com/extract-audio in Safari on your iPhone and upload your video. The audio is extracted entirely in your browser — no app download or upload to a server required. It works on iOS 15 and later.
Can I extract audio from a video on Android without an app?
Yes. Open ifiximg.com/extract-audio in Chrome or any modern browser on your Android phone. Tap 'Choose Video', select your video file, and tap 'Extract Audio to MP3'. The MP3 downloads directly to your phone.
What is the best free way to extract audio from an MP4?
For a completely free and private solution, use a browser-based tool like iFixImg that runs locally — meaning your MP4 is never uploaded. Alternatively, VLC on desktop is a free offline option. Avoid websites that require you to upload your video to a remote server as they pose privacy risks.
What format is the extracted audio saved as?
Most tools, including iFixImg, save the audio as an MP3 file. MP3 is universally compatible with every device, music player, and streaming platform. Some tools also offer WAV or AAC output.
Does extracting audio reduce the quality?
When you extract audio that was already encoded in a video, there is no loss in quality — the audio stream is simply copied out. iFixImg re-encodes to MP3 at a high VBR quality setting (Q2), which preserves excellent sound quality at a reasonable file size.
Can I extract audio from a YouTube video?
Directly downloading or extracting audio from YouTube videos may violate YouTube's Terms of Service unless the video is your own or is explicitly licensed for download. Always check the content license before doing so.