How to extract audio from mp4 videos in bulk?

avconvert batch can be used via the GUI by selecting the movies in the Finder > right-click > Services > Encode Selected Video Files > Setting > Audio Only. That converts any non-AAC audio like Opus or PCM to AAC.

The built-in avconvert utility on Mac. It is a useful media conversion utility available on macOS that can be used for various media conversion tasks, including extracting audio from MP4 videos. It leverages the capabilities of Apple’s AVFoundation framework and it is a reliable tool for high-quality media processing. This method is ideal for users comfortable with using the terminal and looking for a built-in solution without needing third-party software.

Launch the Terminal application navigate to the directory where your MP4 video file is located using the cd command. Now use the avconvert command to extract the audio. The basic syntax for extracting audio is as follows:

avconvert --source filename.mp4 --output-format audio --output-file output.mp3

Replace filename.mp4 with the name of your MP4 file and output.mp3 with the desired name for the extracted audio file.

By following these steps, you can effectively extract audio from MP4 videos on a Mac using the avconvert utility.

Have you tried Online Video Converter? This web-based tool allows you to upload your MP4 file and extract audio from mp4 videos in various formats (MP3, WAV, etc.). It's easy to use, but be aware that it might take some time depending on the file size.

I've found that FFmpeg is the most powerful and versatile option for extracting audio from MP4 videos. However, if you're looking for something more user-friendly, Handbrake or VLC Media Player are great alternatives.

raclleins wrote:

Hello everyone,

I'm working on a project that requires extracting audio from several MP4 video files. I need a reliable and efficient method or tool that can help me accomplish this. Ideally, I'm looking for something that's user-friendly and offers good audio quality.

Can anyone recommend the best software or online tools for extracting audio from MP4 videos? Additionally, if there are any step-by-step guides or tutorials available, that would be incredibly helpful.

Currently, I have a MacBook Pro and Windows 11 laptop.

Thank you

Before venturing into the suggested Terminal Command-line tool.

Suggest using in Terminal the follow command to read up on this tool

man avconvert

" avconvert is a tool that converts source media files to different file

     types for sharing on the web or loading onto devices.  The tool will not

     allow protected content to be converted.  "

FFmpeg is a command-line tool, which might not be suitable for users who prefer a graphical user interface (GUI). You'll need to manually configure the FFmpeg command to extract audio from MP4 videos, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.