Free Video to MP3 Converter

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by: Download.com staff on August 13, 2012

Free Video to MP3 Converter: that pretty well sums up this app from DVDVideoSoft. It can extract audio clips from movies and other videos and save them as MP3s you can play, well, just about anywhere. From ringtones to e-greetings to sound effects, the uses for extracted audio clips are many. This freeware makes it all a matter of a few easy clicks. And it just doesn't create box-standard MP3s but also WAV, WMA, AAC, APE, FLAC, OGG, and more, with several quality options for each.

This program's user interface and layout shares a family resemblance with DVDVideoSoft's other free converters, and it works much the same, too, with buttons for adding or removing files and arrows for moving them up and down in the main window's list view. We could edit the Output Name and Tags and choose an output destination. By default, Free Video to MP3 Converter selects MP3 on the Quality drop-down list, and the highest possible audio quality, 320-bit LAME Insane Quality (we could also choose LAME Extreme or Standard encoding and several other methods, including bog-standard CD "Red Book" 32 kb/s, 44.1 kHz stereo encoding). A handy Preset Editor let us save our settings for future jobs. The program offers few options, but interface languages and skins are among them. We could also display a log file, check for updates, and enable video acceleration using ATI technology.

We added a file to the queue and clicked Tags to add the metadata, including an optional image. We dialed back the bit rate to 192KBps until we had an idea what size file our short video would produce. Free Video to MP3 Converter doesn't let you preview and select excerpts from videos; it just converts the audio into your chosen output format and quality. Of course, editing MP3s (or videos, for that matter) isn't too challenging, but it's outside of this tool's capabilities, so you may want to save a clip before you convert it. Our 4-minute video only took about 15 seconds to convert and save, and it played normally in our usual media player.

From DVDVideoSoft:

Free Video to MP3 Converter can extract audio from video files to MP3 and WAV Lossless Audio. You can save audio in high, standard and economy quality. Input video file formats: *.avi, *.ivf, *.div, *.divx, *.ogv, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.mpe, *.mp4, *.m4v, *.wmv, *.asf, *.mov, *.qt, *.ts, *.mts, *.m2t, *.m2ts, *.mod, *.tod, *.3gp2, *.3gpp, *.3gp, *.3g2, *.dvr-ms, *.vro, *.flv, *f4v, *.amv, *.rm, *.rmm, *.rv, *.rmvb, *.mkv. Free Video to MP3 Converter automatically fills the title tag and the artwork, taking a snapshot from the middle of video, which can be seen in iTunes, Winamp or just a Windows Explorer folder.

What's new in this version:

Version 5.0.46.820 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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"Trojan Virus"

August 11, 2014

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.45.806

Pros

None Whatsoever

Cons

AVG picked up a Trojan as soon as I tried to install it.

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5 stars

"Simple to use"

March 09, 2014   |   By darkaxeldotexe

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.35.304

Pros

Very fast, easy to use interface. It blazed through 191 videos.

Cons

Some bundled software comes with it. Can be declined on install. Opt out functions are a little dishonest (the decline button is greyed out when preparing the download, but still works, and you have to select custom install when prompted and uncheck the bloatware or it will install all of that stuff you already opted out of already).

Summary

A solid program, though it does come with a lot of bloatware. You'll have to take extra care during setup or you'll accidentally opt-in.

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1 stars

"Too many spam programs download with it"

December 30, 2013   |   By physical5959

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.31.1125

Pros

Can not think of any pro

Cons

hard to get rid of all the spam programs you get with this.

Summary

don't bother

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4 stars

"Does what it says it will do"

December 01, 2013   |   By brothershaw

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.31.1125

Pros

Able to convert multiple files at once to several different bitrates. Option to create a playlist at the same time

Cons

Some unwanted junk files but you most always get that with free software. Custom install eliminates some of it though.

Summary

I would recommend this to a friend.

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1 stars

"Don't Do It"

October 01, 2013   |   By goddard1973

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.28.827

Pros

None - this software might work fine, but I'm still trying to uninstall all the junk that got slipped in with it. Wow.

Cons

What a horrendous pain in the neck just removing all the junk that got installed EVEN WHEN I opted out of the adbar/etc during the setup. This is exactly why I come to download.com - to avoid this type of garbage. I guess i'll have to reconsider. What a dishonest pain.

Summary

Watch out for crazy software installing without notice.

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1 stars

"Wont Install, Hangs on Setup"

September 03, 2013   |   By paokane

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.27.717

Pros

No Pros, sorry.

Cons

Program wont even Install. It asks you to turn Anti Virus off before it can install. You,d have to be crazy to try to install any program with your Anti Virus off. Especially with the above feedback.

Summary

Couldn't install the program!! Asks you to turn Anti Virus off for installation!! Then it hangs.........

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1 stars

"Too much junk"

September 03, 2013   |   By zappyguy111

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.27.717

Pros

Didn't bother holding onto it long enough to findout

Cons

Has tonnes of other connected pieces of software that are just a pain. Just thought I'd put a warning up so everyone knows.
Do not download

Summary

DO NOT DOWNLOAD

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1 stars

"Completely LOADED with malware!"

September 01, 2013   |   By marti003

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.27.717

Pros

The program itself worked great, except for all the strange "access" to the internet that had to be granted for it to run.

Cons

BEWARE of this product. It is loaded with Malware. I am still cleaning off my system this morning, and it has not been a quick and easy unistall. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS PRODUCT!

Summary

Do not download this product. Period.

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5 stars

"Works for Me"

August 23, 2013   |   By miwi98

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.27.717

Pros

Does what it says

Cons

Hate pop up each time I use it to buy something

Summary

I have use this product for some years and it is dependable

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3 stars

"Beautiful!"

June 03, 2013   |   By howarkri000

Version: Free Video to MP3 Converter 5.0.24.430

Pros

It did what i wanted it to!

Cons

None, so far!

Summary

Theres nothing wrong with it. i got my song on itunes and im listening to it now! whoo-hoo!

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