Video · On-device

Convert MP4 to MP3 on Mac

Extract audio from a video file. Every conversion runs locally on your Mac — your MP4 files are never uploaded.

macOS 14 or later · Apple silicon · Free to try

Why convert MP4 to MP3?

From MPEG-4 video to MP3 audio.

MP4 is the universal video format that plays on virtually every device. MP3 is the universally supported compressed audio format. Extract audio from a video file.

Extract audio from a video file.

PrivateRemix handles the MP4-to-MP3 conversion in a couple of clicks, with the result saved right next to your original file.

100% private

Unlike free online converters, PrivateRemix has no server. Your MP4 files stay on your Mac — no upload, no cloud, no account.

How it works

Three steps. Zero uploads.

1

Drop your MP4

Drag a MP4 file into PrivateRemix, or pick one from your Mac.

2

Choose MP3

Select MP3 from the formats PrivateRemix offers for your file.

3

Convert locally

The new MP3 appears next to the original. Nothing leaves your Mac.

FAQ

MP4 to MP3, answered.

Will I lose quality converting MP4 to MP3?

The change is minimal. Both formats are compressed, and PrivateRemix converts at a high quality setting so there is no visible or audible drop for everyday use.

Is MP4 the best video format?

For sharing and playback, yes — MP4 is supported by nearly every phone, TV, browser and editor, which is why it's the safe default.

Does every device play MP3?

Effectively yes. MP3 is the most widely supported audio format in the world, which is why it's the go-to for sharing.

Do my files get uploaded when I convert MP4 to MP3?

No. PrivateRemix runs entirely on your Mac using its own processor. Your MP4 files never leave the device — there is no server to upload to, and it works fully offline.

Can I convert several MP4 files to MP3 at once?

Yes. Drop in a batch of MP4 files and PrivateRemix converts them all locally, saving each new MP3 next to its original.

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Free to try. macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon.

Download on the Mac App Store