How to Convert MP4 to MP3

If you’re looking to convert MP4 videos to MP3s and play on your MP3 player, I will tell you one approach, But before we move on to cover how to convert the files, let’s go over the main differences between MP3s and MP4s.

• MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3): MP3s are small, high quality audio files that can be played on MP3 players or software. MP3s can be easily created using a home computer, a ripper program that copies a song from a CD to your computer, and an encoder that converts your music to MP3 format.

• MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14): MP4 is used for audio and video. This file type enables for high quality streaming over the internet and next generation cell phones. There are 2 main types of MP4 files. The first type is called Simple Profile, which is used for low resolution digital video content, popularly used for online distribution. The second version is called Advanced Video Coding , which is a higher quality format used for HDTV content.

So in basic terms, MP3s are for audio files used on MP3 players and software, and MP4s are for audio/video files used for internet streaming and high tech cell phones.

Converting MP4 to MP3

To convert MP4 to MP3, you must use a file format converter program, and I recommend MP4 to MP3 converter here, because it is a powerful conversion software. This software supports MP4 format perfectly, and it is very easy to use.

1. Download and install MP4 to MP3 converter, then launch it, the interface is like this:
   
2. Click "Add Files" to add the MP4 files you would like to convert, then click "Change Folder" to select an output folder.
3. Click "Convert" to start the conversion.