CNET Editors' review
The minor quibbles we have with Free YouTube to MP3 Converter have nothing to do with its functionality. This effective freeware is ready to go right out of the box, but can be easily customized by the user.
No effort has been made to dress up the program's utilitarian interface, which consists of seven large buttons, a few fields, and a drop-down menu. A plain text box advises users to paste URLs in the field, and this is all the onscreen guidance you'll need. Once you see the video title in the field, you click Download and the program goes to work. The process wasn't lightening quick, but considering the size of some of our test files, it wasn't bad. Converted files played without a hitch.
The beauty of this converter lies in its simple set up. By default, converted files are saved into the program's folder in My Documents, and they retain the name of the source video. The files are saved as MP3s, normal quality. These settings are easily changed, though, with quick-access buttons and a drop-down menu. The most work a user might have to do is fill out the fields in the optional Tags fields for artist, title, track, and other information.
Sadly, the program doesn't integrate with your browser, but you can opt to have it automatically pick up URLs from the clipboard, which eliminates one step from the cutting and pasting process. It also installs the Ask.com Toolbar and resets your home page to the Ask.com Web site by default, so if you don't want these extras, you'll have to uncheck some boxes during the installation process. These inconveniences are offset by the fact that this program is not only effective, it also costs nothing to use. We highly recommend Free YouTube to MP3 Converter for any user.
Publisher's Description
From DVDVideoSoft:
Use Free YouTube to MP3 Converter to download mp3 from all possible YouTube videos. This YouTube mp3 converter extracts audio from single YouTube videos as well as whole collections such as: complete playlists and show lists; users' channels; all videos from personal playlists (History, Liked, Favourites, Watch later); artist's playlists; videos from Movies Category; videos from Music Category; videos from YouTube charts; video responses.
Free YouTube to MP3 Converter combines simplicity of usage as well as advanced downloading features which you can set as you like: save original (non-converted) YouTube files; enjoy multistream downloading; customize output name easily; save and load links from external text files; save download history; import videos to iTunes automatically; download videos which require YouTube authorization via Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome; enable compatibility with screen reading software.
Output file formats: *.mp3, *.m4a, *.aac, *.wav, *.wma, *.ogg, *.flac, *.ape. The files are saved to the folder Music and they retain the name of the source video. Free YouTube to MP3 Converter automatically fills the title tag and the artwork, which can be seen in iTunes, Winamp or Windows Explorer folder.
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"excellent program"
Version: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter 3.10.15
Pros
it is easy to use
Cons
not found any
Summary
Excellent program that is free...Thanks to whoever came up with it.
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"Simple and easy to understand"
Version: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter 3.10.15
Pros
Very user friendly. Never had a problem downloading and converting. Has several formats to choose from besides MP3.
Cons
A little slow.
Summary
One of the best I have used. My brother has a very expensive conversion program and this, by far, is better. Simple to use, far less steps to the process, no confusion and the results are the same as the "advanced" programs. You don't have to be a computer geek to enjoy your favorite music. And it's FREE!
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"Easy to use works well"
Version: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter 3.10.15
Pros
very easy to use
Cons
none as of now
Summary
everyone should have this program installed
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"Easy to use. Put all the MP3s from my youth on to an SD"
Version: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter 3.10.15
Pros
Ease of use.
Cons
None really
Summary
Excellent and free. Thankyou!
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"best app ever!"
Version: Free YouTube to MP3 Converter 3.10.15
Pros
easy to use, works on playlists too
Cons
not sure if slowness is also due to network bandwidth.
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