YouTube to MP3 Converters & Video Downloaders

★ Save videos and MP3 audio for offline Mandarin listening practice. 4K Video Downloader Plus downloads videos and extracts audio from YouTube, Bilibili, and other supported sites. The desktop version also saves available YouTube subtitles as SRT files, useful for reviewing Chinese dialogue. Free versions have download limits, with paid upgrades for additional features. Download the Mac, Windows, or Linux version from their website, or get the separate Android downloader directly from the developer. This is the one I use and I have been happy.

★ Save entire playlists as audio or video for offline listening and viewing. MediaHuman offers a free YouTube to MP3 Converter and a paid Video Downloader with a free trial for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Both support playlists, channels, and multiple downloads at once, making them useful for saving Chinese listening material. The video downloader also supports resolutions up to 8K, while the MP3 converter lets you edit track titles and cover art.

★ Download videos and save audio directly from YouTube pages. Tubly Downloader is a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox that saves YouTube videos, Shorts, and MP3 audio for offline listening and viewing. The free version includes unlimited video downloads up to 480p, with daily limits on MP3 conversions, 1080p videos, and Shorts. A paid Pro plan removes these limits and supports video downloads up to 8K when available. Chrome requires manual installation. Find installation instructions and plan details on their website.

★ A powerful free downloader with extensive format and audio options, especially worth considering if you do not mind a little setup. yt-dlp is a free, open-source command-line tool for downloading video and audio from YouTube and thousands of other supported sites. It offers extensive control over video quality, audio extraction, formats, playlists, subtitles and more, and is frequently recommended by experienced users on Reddit. The command-line installation can look intimidating at first, but this helpful video tutorial walks through the process for beginners. Visit their website for downloads, documentation and updates.