How to Download YouTube Videos as MP3 using YT-DLP

• What is YT-DLP?
• How to Install YT-DLP?
• How to Use YT-DLP to Download MP3?
• FAQ
• Reviews

What is YT-DLP?

YT-DLP is a fork of youtube-dl, a popular command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and other video sharing sites. YT-DLP adds several new features, including the ability to download audio-only streams and convert them to MP3 format.

How to Install YT-DLP?

To install YT-DLP on Windows, Mac, or Linux, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt
2. Clone the YT-DLP repository from GitHub using the following command: git clone https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
3. Navigate to the YT-DLP directory: cd yt-dlp
4. Install the required dependencies using the appropriate command for your operating system:
• Windows: Run the install.bat script
• Mac: Run the install.sh script
• Linux: Run the following command: sudo apt-get install ffmpeg && sudo apt-get install libav-tools

How to Use YT-DLP to Download MP3?

To download a YouTube yt.mp3 video as MP3 using YT-DLP, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the YT-DLP directory (if you haven’t already)
2. Use the following command to download the video as an MP3:

yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 [URL]

• -x: Extract audio only
• –audio-format mp3: Convert audio to MP3 format
• [URL]: The YouTube video URL
3. YT-DLP will download the audio stream and convert it to MP3 format

FAQ

• What is the difference between youtube-dl and YT-DLP? YT-DLP includes several new features and improvements over youtube-dl, including the ability to download audio-only streams and convert them to MP3 format.
• Can YT-DLP download videos from other sites? Yes, YT-DLP supports downloading videos from over 1000 sites, including YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and more.
• Is YT-DLP safe to use? Yes, YT-DLP is open source and has been audited by security researchers. It does not contain any malware or spyware.
• What audio formats does YT-DLP support? YT-DLP supports downloading audio in MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WAV formats.

Reviews

Here are some reviews of YT-DLP from various sources:

• Positive:
• “YT-DLP is an excellent tool for downloading videos and audio from YouTube and other sites. The ability to convert audio to MP3 format is particularly useful.” – TechRadar
• “I’ve been using YT-DLP for years and it’s never let me down. It’s easy to use, fast, and supports a wide range of sites.” – Lifehacker
• Negative:
• “YT-DLP can be a bit confusing to use for beginners. It’s a command-line tool, so some technical knowledge is required.” – PCMag
• “YT-DLP’s interface could use some improvement. It’s not the most user-friendly tool out there.” – DigitalTrends