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The RipTunes user interface is simple and straightforward. At the top are four tabs: Search, Library, Queue, and Ringtone. Search is self explanatory, Library is where you can view all downloaded files, Queue brings up a page showing current downloads, and Ringtone is where you can cut MP3 files to make ringtones.
The Search tab is where you want to go first. Inputting any artist name or song title will bring you to a new page. Overall the program works amazingly well downloading and converting to MP3. A typical song will take about 30 to 45 seconds to completely download and convert. (Your mileage may vary depending on Internet speed.) The files are saved in your regular Windows Music folder, and there is currently no option to change this default path.
RipTunes also includes a simple player for you to listen to newly grabbed tracks. You also have the option to post your search results and downloaded files directly to Facebook or Twitter. However, this doesn't seem to be a useful feature besides advertising RipTunes to all of your friends; they can't use the link until they have downloaded RipTunes themselves.
Additionally, the ringtone maker feature is a sweet addition to an already good software program. Select any track from your library and highlight the area you want to export to a ringtone. It'll cut the song and save as an MP3 (Android/Windows) or rename it to M4R (iPhone), depending on your selection. We like the simple and easy-to-use interface, and the seamless process going from search to listen.
We encountered some gripes during our test. RipTunes' search engine doesn't work the same way as a regular YouTube search. The result will always end in an artist's page with a listing of all available songs, even when you input a specific song title. This would be good if you were trying to discover a new artist and want to listen to that singer's entire catalog, but it could also be an annoyance if you just want one particular song.
As the search page is sparse on information, showing only artist name/bio and track length next to the song title, looking up a specific song will require a few extra steps. Searching cover songs can be a chore if you don't know the exact artist's name. Inputting song titles brought up only the original performers and also had trouble finding obscure but viral hits. We would like to see the search feature improved; a future update could include filters or add columns for popularity and view counts as well as support for grassroots artists.
That being said, it is still finely tuned software that works just as advertised and does offer some great extra features, a step up from your usual YouTube converter.
Publisher's Description
From RipTunes:
Converting YouTube to MP3 has never been this easy, with a massive database of over 20 million music only videos, RipTunes allows you to search, discover, download, convert, play and manage music, and is the best free and legal alternative to Limewire. What sets RipTunes apart from other YouTube Downloaders and YouTube to MP3 convertors is that it offers a build-in music search and discovery system, with one click download & convert functionality, a music manager and player, automated iTunes sync (that automatically syncs all your downloaded music directly into you iPhone, iPad and iPod) and it even got a free Ringtone maker for your iPhone / Android, all in one easy to use software that is so easy to use that even your mother can use it.
Convert YouTube to MP3: You can do just about anything music-related with RipTunes: you can convert YouTube to MP3 and find every song or album out there. Download any song for free and organize your music using a smart and simple interface that enables you to listen to music, share it and create ringtones out of your favorite songs. Did you find a cool YouTube video you'd like to have playing on your iPod or any other device whenever you want? Simply find it on RipTunes and you're a click away from having the YouTube MP3 song you wanted right there on your iPod, computer or anywhere else. Manage Your Music: But RipTunes does much more than just convert YouTube to MP3. If you're looking to do more than convert music, you can do it all with RipTunes: you can search for your favorite music or you can discover new music that you might have never found otherwise; you can also download music straight to your computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod or any other portable device so you can listen to your music anywhere; you can use RipTunes as your music center and organize all your music in one easy, user-friendly versatile place. Create Ringtones: But that's not all. With RipTunes, in addition to the option to convert YouTube to MP3 you also have a way of taking your favorite music or videos and transform them, or a part of them, into ringtones. With a simple to use interface you can create numerous ringtones for your phone and sound bits from your favorite song, movie or TV show.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0 includes major bug fixes and brand new features, including:
- Added ability to download specific YouTube to MP3 directly using URL
- Added ability to set the output audio quality (64/128/192 Kbps)
- Added ability to change download directory
- Added auto complete suggested search
- Added specific song title search highlighting
- Added number of views column in the search results page
- Added Proxy support
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All versions:
3.2 starsout of 25 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 12 votes
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"Just what I needed"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
I needed to download one hour videos of podcast news shows from youtube, extract the audio and add it to itunes. This does all that for me automatically! I just paste the video link into RipTunes and it does the rest.
Cons
Occasionally, some video links just don't work. Thankfully that's rare.
Summary
Great program. Great execution.
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"Spyware. Stay away!"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
really none.
Cons
Totally slow! Bad video quality. Not to mention the spyware..and adware problems. If you want to download youtube videos, get VideoZonk or even MelodyQuest.
Summary
Not recommented. Use alternatives like MelodyQuest or VideoZonk.
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"Software does not work"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
I tried many search and could not get results to display.
Cons
This version is broken.
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"Rip tunes is no tunes"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
Uninstalls Fast & Easy
Cons
Search would not show any results on any artist.. Not even sure if the search works at all. No Help options at all.Not User friendly as noted...
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"Best tool ever"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
Awesome piece of software, works as advertised, managed to download hundred of songs off youtube and convert them to mp3 then sync them all up to my iphone and ipad and you can't beat the cost, since it's free!
Cons
Got an old saying, don't look at a gift horse in the mouth but in this case there are actually no complaints
Summary
The best software I've downloaded in months, sleek interface, easy to use controls, got hundred of songs for free, and it's all for free :D
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"Software works fine, but it comes with viruses."
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
Fast download speed
Easy to useCons
I scanned riptunes on virustotal.com, and a threat was detected.
My computer also slowed down after I used this product.Summary
If you don't care about slower computer speed and trojans, then this software should be an excellent choice for you. But if you want your computer to remain in stable condition, there are better alternatives out there.
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"simply awesome"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
extremely easy to use, enter an artist name / song title and results show up instantly, click a song to download youtube to mp3 takes just seconds, loaded with features, pay for ringtone? no ty, simply pick a song, download it, and then convert it to ringtone, boom!
Cons
one thing that this program is missing is the social aspect; back in the days of limewire i used to download most of my songs from looking at other users library. but i'm guessing that since this is not a peer to peer program that that's just not possible, but i did like the similar artist list
Summary
simple, easy to use, great functionality, and its free, 5/5
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"convert youtube videos to mp3 for free"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
very good program, search for free music on youtube, download youtube videos in one click, automatically converts youtube videos to mp3, syncs mp3 with itunes, built-in media manager and player, and it even got a ringtone maker, and it's all free :D
Cons
program is only in english and some local artists where not found in my search, would like them to make a russian version to use
Summary
very good free program, need more translations
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"My new favorite app"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
I downloaded this youtube to mp3 converter just a few hours ago and I've been glued to it ever since, at first it wasn't much to look at, but the second I typed in my music query I was hooked; unlike other apps I've tried, this one really allowed me to download music for free, when conducting a search, the application immediately knew what I was looking for, even if I typed in only a few words from the lyrics of the song I was looking for, then it displayed the entire artist catalog in a very swanky fashion that allowed me to download other songs, and then it suggested me other artists altogether. To download a song for free, all I needed was to click on the song I wanted, and boom! took less than 10 seconds and the song was already downloaded and automatically synced to my iphone! So after 3 hours of trying it, I've already got my music library maxed out with songs that I always wanted to download but was too lazy to get them (ever since limewirse was shut down)
Cons
I can honestly say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with this app, and I highly recommend everyone to download it before it will be shut down or will no longer be free to use
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"Good free program"
Version: RipTunes YouTube to MP3 Converter 2.0
Pros
Very nice little program for converting youtube to mp3, I've found it very easy to use and I would recommend it for download.
Cons
Can't find anything bad to say about it
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