Part 1. Convert MP4 to MP3 with Audacity

Audacity allows you to convert MP4 videos files to MP3 audio format easily. The following is what you will need to do.

1. First, open the Audacity MP4 video file that you would like to convert. You can do this by double clicking on the video file, or by right clicking on it, and then choose "Open With" to select a media player that you would like to open with.

2. When the MP4 video file starts playing, click "Pause" immediately to pause it. Then rewind it to the beginning so as to make sure that no information is left out.

3. After that, open Audacity, and then look for the Record button and then click on it.

4. After clicking the Record button in Audacity, go back to the media player that you opened the file with, and then click "Play". As the video plays, Audacity will be recording the audio information from it.

5. Wait until the MP4 video file finishes playing, and then close the media player.

6. After that, go back to Audacity and then click "Stop".

7. And then you will go to File in Audacity, and then choose "Export as MP3".

8. In the window that will come up, give the audio file a name, and then click Export. You can trace the location of the MP3 audio file created on your computer to play it.

Part 2. The Simplest Way to Convert MP4 Videos to MP3

In case converting MP4 to MP3 with Audacity seems complex or confusing, you do not have to worry because there is a simplest way to go about it. iMusic will be a great alternative if you want to record an MP4 video to MP3.

Convert MP4 to MP3 with iMusic

Not only is this application great for converting MP4 video files to MP3, but also for recording unlimited music from sites such as YouTube, Spotify, Rhapsody, iTunes Radio, AOL Music, just to mention but a few. It continuously records playing music and splits tracks automatically in case you would like to separate music tracks. You can also use this application to burn the recorded music to CD with absolute ease.

audio recorder 

Key Features:

This application has lots of amazing features that make it the perfect choice for recording music as well as converting MP4 videos to MP3. The following are some of these features.

  • It filters out ads between tracks automatically. You do not need to worry about advertisements that pop up when you are recoding music online because this application will filter them out.
  • It has an integrated media player that allows you to play the recorded music with ease. You will not need to install another media player on your computer to play the recorded music.
  • It allows you to transfer the recorded music to iTunes with absolute ease. It has an "Add to iTunes" button that enables you to add the music to iTunes library or playlist directly.
  • It records music with 100 percent original quality. This is made possible by a virtual sound card that is used to capture the audio.

Steps to Record MP4 Video to MP3

To be able to convert your MP4 video files to MP3 format on your Mac PC using this application, the following is what you will need to do.

Step 1. Download and install iMusic. After the installation has finished successfully, you will need to load the program, and then click on the "GET MUSIC" > "Record". Next, click the red record button. Look for the MP4 video file that you would like to convert, and then open it in your favorite media player. Once the MP4 video starts playing, the application will detect its audio and then start to record automatically.

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Step 2. When you have recorded a song and want to check the audio quality, just go to the Library by clicking the Library button on top and double click any file to play it. You can also find the audio file you want to play through the Cover Flow, and then double click on the artwork image to play it.

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