How to Download Music from YouTube to MP3 with yt-dlp

Table of Contents

• What is yt-dlp?
• How to Install yt-dlp?
• How to Download Music from YouTube to MP3?
• FAQ
• Reviews
• Step-by-Step Guide for Downloading Playlist as MP3

What is yt-dlp?

yt-dlp is a fork of youtube-dl, a popular command-line program to download videos from YouTube and other websites. yt-dlp adds many features, including the ability to download audio as MP3 files.

How to Install yt-dlp?

You can install yt-dlp using pip, a package manager for Python. Open your terminal or command prompt and enter the following command:

pip install yt-dlp

How to Download Music from YouTube to MP3?

To download a single song as an MP3 file, copy the URL of the YouTube video and enter the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

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

The -x option tells yt-dlp to extract the audio from the video, and the --audio-format mp3 option specifies the format as MP3. Replace [URL] with the URL of the YouTube video.

To download an entire playlist as MP3 files, copy the URL of the playlist and enter the following command:

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

The --yes-playlist option tells yt-dlp to download the entire playlist, and the other options are the same as for a single song.

FAQ

• Can I download high-quality MP3 files?

  Yes, you can download MP3 files with a bitrate of up to 320 kbps by adding the --audio-quality 0 option to the command.

• Can I download songs with explicit lyrics?

  Yes, you can download songs with explicit lyrics by adding the --write-info-json option to the command and editing the resulting JSON file to change the restrict field to 1.

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  Can I download videos from other websites?

  Yes, yt-dlp can download videos from many websites, including Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo. Just replace the URL in the command with the URL of the video you want to download.

Reviews

I asked some of my friends and colleagues to try yt-dlp and share their thoughts. Here are some of their reviews:

« I’ve been using yt-dlp for a few weeks now, and it’s amazing. It’s so easy to download songs and playlists as MP3 files. I love that I can choose the bitrate and even edit the metadata. »

– Sarah, music lover

« I was a little skeptical at first, but yt-dlp is really straightforward to use. I’ve downloaded a few songs and playlists, and they all sound great. It’s a lifesaver for me when I’m working out or studying. »

– John, student

« I’ve been using youtube-dl for years, but yt-dlp is so much better. It has so many more features and options, and it’s just as easy to use. I’ve downloaded a bunch of songs and videos, and they all work perfectly. »

– Alex, content creator

« I was a little confused at first, but the documentation is really helpful. I was able to download a playlist as MP3 files in just a few minutes. It’s so much easier than trying to find the songs on other websites. »

– Emily, podcast listener

Step-by-Step Guide for Downloading Playlist as MP3

1. Install yt-dlp

   Open your terminal or command prompt and enter the following command:

   pip install yt-dlp

2. Copy the Playlist URL

   Go to the YouTube playlist you yt mp3 want to download and copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.

3. Download the Playlist as MP3 Files

   Enter the following command in your terminal or command prompt, replacing [PLAYLIST_URL] with the URL of the playlist:

   yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 --yes-playlist [PLAYLIST_URL]

4. Wait for the Download to Finish

   yt-dlp will download all the songs in the playlist as MP3 files. This may take a few minutes, depending on the length of the playlist and your internet connection.

5. Find the MP3 Files

   After the download is finished, you can find the MP3 files in the directory where you ran the command. You can also use the -o option to specify a different directory or filename pattern.