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How it works

  1. 1 · Drop your videos

    Drag & drop or choose WebM files. No account required on Free-paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.

  2. 2 · We extract securely

    Audio extracted on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. We never store filenames-only file types & sizes for accounting.

  3. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Grab your MP3 files in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

WebM is an open, royalty-free video format launched by Google in 2010 as part of the WebM Project. Based on the Matroska container, WebM pairs VP8, VP9, or AV1 video with Vorbis or Opus audio (typically 64-160 kbps). The format was designed specifically for HTML5 video delivery, offering efficient compression without patent licensing fees. Opus audio, in particular, achieves excellent quality at low bitrates—often matching MP3 quality at half the file size.

Learn more: WebM on Wikipedia

WebM files are commonly encountered from YouTube downloads (youtube-dl, yt-dlp), screen recorders, and web-based video tools. YouTube uses WebM as one of its primary delivery formats, making it a frequent source for audio extraction. While Chrome, Firefox, and Edge play WebM natively, other devices may lack support—extracting to MP3 or WAV ensures universal compatibility.

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) revolutionized digital audio when it was standardized in 1993 by the Fraunhofer Society. Using psychoacoustic compression, MP3 removes audio frequencies that humans typically cannot perceive, achieving 10:1 compression or better while maintaining excellent subjective quality. MP3 supports sample rates from 8-48 kHz and 16-bit audio. At 256 kbps, most listeners cannot distinguish MP3 from the original source in blind tests.

Learn more: MP3 on Wikipedia

MP3 remains the most universally compatible audio format, supported by every music player, smartphone, computer, and web browser. While newer codecs like AAC and Opus offer marginally better compression efficiency, MP3's ubiquitous support makes it the safest choice for sharing audio. The format's patents expired in 2017, making it completely free to use without licensing concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What audio quality can I expect from WebM to MP3 conversion?

Output quality depends on the source audio track in your WebM. Most WebM files use Opus or Vorbis audio at 96-160 kbps. We extract and re-encode to MP3 at 320 kbps (maximum quality), which provides excellent quality for most uses. If the source audio is already MP3, we use stream copy for lossless extraction.

Will I lose audio quality converting WebM to MP3?

It depends on the source. If your WebM contains Opus or Vorbis audio, there's a small quality loss from re-encoding. If the WebM already contains MP3 audio, we use stream copy mode for zero quality loss. For the highest quality, consider extracting to WAV first.

How long does WebM to MP3 conversion take?

Very fast. Audio extraction doesn't require video decoding, so processing time is typically just seconds even for long videos. A 2-hour video extracts in under a minute on our servers.

What video formats are supported?

We support WebM (.webm) container format developed by Google for web use. These can contain various video codecs (VP8, VP9, AV1) and audio codecs (Opus, Vorbis, MP3). The video track is discarded; only the audio is extracted.

What happens to chapter markers and metadata?

Audio properties (duration, sample rate, channels) transfer to the output. Video metadata (title, artist) isn't automatically copied to MP3. Chapter markers are not preserved. Use MP3 tagging software after conversion if you need metadata.

How long can my videos be?

Duration limits depend on your plan: Guest/Free: 120 minutes (2 hour), Pro: 600 minutes (10 hours), Business: 3000 minutes (50 hours). This accommodates everything from short clips to full videos and screen recordings.

Why extract audio from WebM videos?

Many use cases: Create podcasts from screen recordings, extract music from YouTube downloads, make ringtones from web videos, archive audio from video tutorials, or reduce file size when you only need the audio. MP3 files are typically 90% smaller than the source video.

Is stream copy mode automatic?

Yes. When we detect the source audio is already MP3-encoded, we automatically use stream copy mode (-acodec copy) for instant, lossless extraction. No configuration needed.

What are the limits for this converter?

TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
Free50 MB50 files3 at once
Pro500 MB200 files6 at once
Business2048 MB1000 files10 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 5 minutes

How it works:

  • Files up to 5 minutes: 1 credit (minimum)
  • 6-10 minutes: 2 credits
  • 11-15 minutes: 3 credits
  • 16-20 minutes: 4 credits

Example: A 10-minute file = 1 credit. A 180-minute (3h) audiobook = 36 credits.

Why per-minute? Audio conversion time scales with content duration, not file size. Longer audio requires proportionally more processing.

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
Free50 credits/day
Pro10,000 credits/month
Business30,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 5 minutes, video files under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 video files per month.

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  • 500 MB per file
  • 200 files per batch
  • 6 parallel conversions
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  • 2 GB per file
  • 1000 files per batch
  • 10 parallel conversions
  • 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
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  • Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
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What's New in WebM to MP3

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated December 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025

Initial release of WebM to MP3 converter for high-quality audio extraction.