To extract audio from video on iPhone, open the MobileStudio Video to MP3 tool in Safari, pick the video from Photos, and download an MP3. There's nothing to install. If you prefer a built-in option, the Shortcuts app can save the audio as an M4A file, which plays almost anywhere too.
The short answer
| Method | Output | Choose a part? | Install anything? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video to MP3 in Safari | MP3 or WAV | Yes | No |
| Shortcuts, Encode Media (Audio Only) | M4A | No | No, built in |
How do I extract audio from a video on iPhone as MP3?
- Open Safari and go to Video to MP3.
- Tap the drop area and choose the video from Photos.
- Drag the purple handles if you only want part of it.
- Choose MP3 and a quality (192 kbps suits most videos).
- Tap Extract MP3, then Download MP3, and save it to Files.
The audio is extracted on your iPhone. The video isn't uploaded, which matters for voice memos, lectures, and private calls.
How do I extract audio on iPhone with Shortcuts?
The Shortcuts app has an Encode Media action with an audio-only option:
- Open Shortcuts and tap +.
- Add Select Photos.
- Add Encode Media and turn on Audio Only.
- Add Save File.
- Run it and choose your video.
You get an M4A file in Files. M4A is AAC audio, which sounds as good as MP3 or better at the same size. Pick the browser tool when something specifically needs MP3, such as an older car stereo or a website upload form.
Can I extract audio from a screen recording?
Yes, if the recording has sound. iPhone screen recordings capture app audio, and microphone audio only if you turned the mic on in Control Center. Long-press the Screen Recording button to switch the microphone on before recording. Details in does screen recording record audio. For converting the whole recording, see screen recording to MP3.
Should I save MP3 or WAV on iPhone?
| You want to | Choose |
|---|---|
| Listen, share, or upload | MP3 at 192 kbps |
| Edit in GarageBand or a video editor | WAV |
| Keep a voice note small | MP3 at 128 kbps |
WAV is uncompressed, as the Library of Congress notes in its WAVE description, so files are about ten times bigger than MP3. More in MP3 vs WAV.
How do I trim the audio to just one part?
In the browser tool, drag the start and end handles, or play the video and tap Start here and End here. Only that section is saved. In Photos you can also trim the video first, as Apple's video editing guide shows, and then extract the whole thing.
Can I extract audio from a video on iPhone for GarageBand?
Yes. Choose WAV in the tool for the best quality, download it, then in GarageBand open the loop browser, tap Files, and drag the WAV onto a track. WAV avoids a second round of compression when you export your finished song or podcast.
Where do I find the MP3 after downloading?
Safari saves downloads to the Files app, in the Downloads folder. From there, you can share the MP3 to Messages, Mail, or any app, or tap Share > Save to Files to move it.
Where MobileStudio fits
Video to MP3 is one of our free tools. MobileStudio itself turns iPhone screen recordings into polished app demos with device frames and zooms. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
Can iPhone extract audio from video without an app?
Yes. Use Video to MP3 in Safari, or the built-in Shortcuts app for M4A.
How do I turn a video into an MP3 on iPhone?
Open the video in the browser tool, choose MP3, and download.
Does extracting audio reduce quality?
Barely, at 192 kbps or higher. Choose WAV for a lossless copy.
Why does the tool say my video has no sound?
The video was recorded without audio, often a screen recording with the mic off.
Can I extract audio from a video in Messages?
Save the video to Photos first, then open it in the tool.
