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YouTube MP3 · MP3 192 kbps / FLAC
Download music from YouTube as MP3 (YouTube to MP3)
The audio track of any YouTube video as MP3 192 kbps, M4A, OGG or FLAC. Audio is included from the Lite plan ($1.99/mo); signing up gives you 2 days of Pro for free. No software needed.
MP3 192 kbps
M4A, OGG and FLAC
Playlists on Pro and Max
2 days of Pro at sign-up
How to download music from YouTube as MP3
1
Copy the link to the song
Open the video on YouTube — a music video, a live set, a podcast or a lecture — and copy the address from your browser’s address bar, or use “Share → Copy link” in the app. Links to Shorts work too.
2
Paste the link and click “Find”
Paste it into the field on this page. Within a couple of seconds Skachok shows the cover, the title and two blocks: “Video” and “Audio”. You don’t need to download the video — we extract only the sound.
3
Pick MP3 and click “Download”
In the “Audio” block choose MP3 (192 kbps) or M4A — both are available from the Lite plan; OGG from Pro, FLAC on Max. When you sign up you get 2 days of Pro for free. The file is saved to your Downloads folder.
Why Skachok
Fast
The download starts right away. On Max there is no speed cap and up to 10 files at once.
Safe
No sign-up for the basics, nothing to install. Files are deleted after 30 minutes.
Up to 4K
720p, 1080p Full HD, 1440p 2K, 2160p 4K. Audio in MP3, M4A, OGG, FLAC. No watermarks.
On any device
iPhone, Android, tablet, computer: just open the site in a browser.
25+ sites
YouTube, TikTok, VK, Rutube, Pinterest, Dzen, OK, Twitch, X, Telegram and more.
Honest limits
Free up to 720p. Sign up and get 2 days of Pro as a gift, no card needed.
Download music from YouTube as MP3 (YouTube to MP3)
“YouTube to MP3” is one of the most common searches from people who want to listen to YouTube music offline: on the road, at the gym, on a plane, anywhere without a connection or where data is expensive. Skachok extracts the audio track from any public video and delivers it as MP3 at 192 kbps or M4A, and on the higher plans as OGG or FLAC. You can download music from YouTube whether it’s a music video, a live performance, an hour-long podcast or a lecture — the length of the video doesn’t matter. Paste the link, click “Find”, pick a format in the “Audio” block, and the file is saved to your device. There is no need to download the video itself: you get just the sound, without hundreds of extra megabytes.
A straight word about pricing. The free Skachok plan gives you video up to 720p, while downloading MP3 from YouTube starts with the Lite plan at $1.99 a month — it includes MP3 and M4A, plus 1080p for video. OGG unlocks on Pro at $3.99, FLAC on Max at $5.99. Everyone who signs up gets 2 days of Pro for free: enough to build a collection of favorite songs and decide whether the service suits you. YouTube stores audio in compressed form, so 192 kbps is a sensible ceiling: you won’t hear a difference, and a three-minute song takes about 4–5 MB. Whole playlists download on the Pro and Max plans — one link, and every track is in place.
Unlike a typical “YouTube MP3 converter”, Skachok doesn’t ask you to install anything: no programs for Windows or macOS, no browser extensions, no phone apps. Everything happens on the site — on Android, iPhone, a tablet or a computer, in any browser. To download a song from YouTube you need a regular link to a video or to a Short: copy the address in the app or from the browser bar. Files are not stored on our server — the track is extracted on your request and handed to you right away. If you need more than the sound, the YouTube page offers video in MP4 up to 4K on the same principle: link, “Find”, “Download”. And for SoundCloud tracks, MP3 is open even on the free plan.
FAQ
Can I download music from YouTube for free?
The free plan covers video up to 720p only — audio is not included. But signing up switches on the Pro plan for 2 days: during that time MP3, M4A and OGG are available at no charge. After that it’s Lite at $1.99/mo.
What quality is the MP3?
192 kbps. YouTube itself stores audio at a lower bitrate, so you won’t hear a difference between the file and what you hear on the site. If you want to avoid a second round of lossy compression during conversion, the Max plan offers FLAC.
Do I need a YouTube to MP3 converter or any software?
No. Skachok is a converter that runs right in the browser: nothing to install on your computer or phone. It works on Android, iPhone, Windows and macOS.
How do I download a whole playlist as MP3?
Paste the playlist link — Skachok offers to download every track. Playlists are available on the Pro and Max plans.
How do I download a YouTube song to my phone?
The same way as on a computer: copy the link in the YouTube app, open skachok.com in your browser, paste it and pick MP3. On Android the file lands in Downloads; on iPhone in Files → Downloads.
Is it legal, and do you keep the files?
We don’t store files: the track is extracted at the moment you request it and handed straight to you. Download music for personal listening and respect the rights of the artists — redistributing other people’s recordings is not allowed.
Is the service free?
Yes. The free plan gives you up to 720p, 3 downloads a day without an account and 5 with one. Paid plans unlock 1080p, 2K, 4K, more downloads and full speed.
Do I need an account?
Not for basic downloads. Signing up with your email takes 20 seconds and gives you 2 days of the Pro plan as a gift, no card needed.
How do I download a TikTok video without the watermark?
Paste the video link and we automatically pick the original file without the logo.
What is the maximum quality?
Up to 4K (2160p) on Max, 2K on Pro, 1080p on Lite and 720p for free. It depends on the source video.
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