While there are tons of videos available these days many people don’t always have the time to watch them all. That’s no reason to miss out on all that great content. After all, not all videos need to be watched when you can easily convert video into MP3 files. For example, maybe you’re interested in educational videos that teach about a particular topic, but don’t really offer a demonstration in the actual video. What about all those videos that are filled with great self-help tips and inspirational speeches? YouTube has many types of these videos that are loaded with useful information that are just as effective when heard. Did you know that you can easily convert YouTube videos to MP3 so that you can take them with you to listen to when you’re going for a jog or to listen to during long car rides?
With RealPlayer video converter, you can convert many different types of video files into the format you need for your computer or mobile device (cell phone, iPod, MP3 players). Once you convert video to MP3 you can take the files with you and listen to them on-the-go. RealPlayer works with a variety of video formats and you can use the app to convert video into MP3.
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HOW TO USE REALPLAYER AS A VIDEO TO MP3 CONVERTER
1. Download RealPlayer by pressing the orange button in the top right hand corner of this page.
2. Once the application is downloaded follow the prompts to install it.
3. Now that RealPlayer is installed you can add videos already on your computer to the RealPlayer library. Open the RealPlayer app and go to the RealPlayer logo. There will be an arrow next to it, click that and there will be a drop down menu. Choose “File” and then select “Scan Disk for Media.” When the scanning is complete, select the videos on your computer that you want to add to the Library by checking the box next to the file name.
4. When the process is complete there will be a box that says Step 4 that explains the results of the scan. Check the box next to “Go to the Library after closing Scan Disk wizard” and press Finish. This will open the RealPlayer Library. 
5. The Library should now be open and you’re ready to use the built-in video to MP3 converter. In the left panel of the screen, click “Convert To.” This opens the RealPlayer Converter. You can then drag the video from the library that you want to convert into MP3 into the box and it will add it to the list of videos to be converted.
6. Click to Select a Device and choose MP3 Audio Only and click OK.
7. Press the green Start button. RealPlayer’s built-in video to MP3 converter does the rest.
CONVERT VIDEO TO MP3 AND SEND THE NEW FILES DIRECTLY TO YOUR CELL PHONE OR MP3 PLAYER
The video to MP3 converter that’s included in the free RealPlayer video player can also convert video to MP3 audio files that can then be transferred directly to a mobile device so you can listen to it during car rides or jogs in the park. It’s simple to do. All you need to do is open the video stored on your computer, connect your phone to your computer via a USB synching cable (these cables are typically included when you buy a phone), and then click the convert program in RealPlayer. Once the file is converted and transferred to the phone, just unplug the mobile device and listen to the audio file on-the-go.
Here’s a video that shows you how to connect your phone to a computer and use RealPlayer to convert video to MP3 audio files. Once that’s complete you’ll be able to then transfer those files to a cell phone.
It’s easy to get these features for free, just click on the orange RealPlayer FREE Download button in the upper right hand corner of this page and you’ll be able to make an audio version of almost any video in just a few minutes.
Have any questions about how to convert YouTube video to MP3 files? Just leave us a comment below. We’d also love to hear about the type of videos you turned into MP3 files.
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When I try to convert video to audio on computer keep getting not enough space on disc message.
plenty of space on computer
I like reading blogs about Video to mp3. You did really good work on here. I’ll bookmark your site. Thanks, Klaus.
i like real player software. because min. size
Help,
I have flv files in my libary but I cannot find the button on the left to convert the files. I have your latest free version in french is this funtion only for pay versions ?
Hello Chris, yes you can convert flv files to audio format using the free version of RealPlayer. There are multiple ways to open the RealPlayer Converter.
Open RealPlayer > Library > Videos > Right click on any video > select Convert to from the menu (also shows on the left).
Open RealPlayer > Library > Videos > Move cursor over the video > select More > click Convert.
Click here for more detailed information on how to convert videos using RealPlayer: http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-16/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#converter_how_to_convert.htm.
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
I’m having problems. I just updated my real Player with the free version and now I cant convert the videos. The converter does not pop up when I’m playing a video in realplayer or youtube. I have looked on the realplayer site to get instructions but non of the instructions tell me where the realplayer converter is on the new version. I tried using the realplayer downloader to convert to itunes and it takes way to long, like 10 mins. Please assist. Clearly I’m doing something wrong. Also I dont know how to add videos to my realplayer play list.
Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall of RealPlayer can help you resolve many issues, try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
Note: Make sure you delete the RealPlayer folders as mention on the link before reinstalling RealPlayer.
After installing RealPlayer, make sure the RealPlayer Plug-in is enabled in your web browser by following this link: Answer: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If that doesn’t work please send an email to help@real.com so that we can assist you better.
when i tried using real player converter, it keep asking me to upgrade it to a plus version which cost money and i don’t want to, i click x on it, but it keep popping up when ever i click Start , to convert the files, what is wrong with it ? i uninstall and installed it a few time, and it still happen.
Hello Alex,
Please be informed that, mp4, AAC, MPEG4, H.264, .mov, these formats require either RealPlayer Plus or QuickTime installed on your computer. Please try to install. Email us at help@real.cm with further details so we can quickly assist you.
it was only a simple mp3 file, but the real converter won’t convert, it used to work, but a while back i had to reset my computer and redownload real player. after the re download both real download n real converter won’t work any more -.- hm i wonder what is up with that . the real dowloader won’t work , and the real converter kept asking me to upgrade to the plus every time i try to convert or click start
Hi Alex, MP4 file format requires H.264 codec for RealPlayer to either convert/play without prompting you with the pop-up for the Plus upgrade. Hence, installing QuickTime/iTunes will enable the necessary codec for RealPlayer to play/convert mp4 files. Follow this link: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ for QuickTime and/or http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ for iTunes to enable the required codec. Upon installing either QuickTime/iTunes in your computer, try playing/converting the mp4 files through RealPlayer and let us know the status. -Jessy
All it ever does when I try to convert Mp4 to Mp3 is ask me to upgrade realplayer.. I don’t want realplayer plus.. it costs too much and I DON”T need it, at all. I just want to convert mp4 to mp3, I don’t care how long it takes >.
Hi Gray,
1) mp4, AAC, MPEG4, H.264, .mov — these formats require either RealPlayer Plus or QuickTime installed on your computer.
2) MPEG-2 and VOB files require RealPlayer Plus for conversion. (Note: RealPlayer Converter is designed to convert VOB files from home videos that have one audio track; commercial videos or videos with multiple audio tracks may not convert successfully.)
3) Hence, installing QuickTime/iTunes will enable the necessary codec for RealPlayer to play/convert mp4 files. Follow this link: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ for QuickTime and/or http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ for iTunes to enable the required codec.
This company is a big ripoff!! I signed up for the advanced program and gave them my credit card number to pay my bill (a big mistake) They billed me twice and from France. So I had to pay overseas charges on my credit card. They do not tell you they are a French Company and in fact try to find an address or a way to get in touch with them. No can do.. I can no longer use my Real player converter as every time I try to use it, I get a pop up add trying to get me to upgrade (I already have done this once!!). The pop up will not give me access to my converter program. And of course I cannot reach anyone in the company to take care of the program. Buyer beware!!
Hi Mike,
Sorry for the inconvenience, I see that you are having multiple issues, to help you better, please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, and copy and paste the link to this thread within the email.
HI I have always use realplayer to download videos from you tube and then convert to MP3 now the videos are actually downloading as MP4 and when you try and convert them to MP3 realplayer asks you to upgrade and again as the other person I dont really want to. Some videos still download as flv but some come as MP4. You can get a free converter but then they wont play in wmplayer I have quicktime on my computer but it does not give you the codec you need for Windows media Player. Or realplayer. Confused!! I also have ITunes.
Hi Cas,
Our technical team is aware of this issue and currently working on it. However, try the troubleshooting steps provided in this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9853
If there is anything else we can help with, please send an email to help@real.com.
I am having problems with the converter also. It won’t let me convert MP4 files to MP3. I don’t know what the problem is because I did install The QuickTime. Is there something else i’m missing?
Hi Tristan,
Sorry for the inconvenience, we are aware of a compatibility issue that is preventing .mp4 files from playing/converting in RealPlayer. This is due to changes made at YouTube and we are working with YouTube to resolve the issue.
When I try to download songs to an MP3 only some songs converted but the rest failed to convert. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Kennedi,
Sorry for the inconvenience, this is due to changes made at YouTube and we are working with YouTube to resolve the issue.
My RealPlayer was working fine until someting must have changed in the past few months. I tried to play some of my previously downloaded (flv) files but, some of them appear to have a mysterious X mark on the files. Thus, an error message appears stating ” the following file could not be located on your computer”. I am confused because the files appear also in itunes but, they can not be played. Some of the same files now marked with an X were tranfered to my ipod and are stilll working.
Please send an email to help@real.com with a brief description of the issue so we can assist you further.
Hi,
I’m trying to convert some of my .rm audio files to .mp3 audio files so I can play them on my portable player.
How can I do this?
Hi Jim,
Please click this link to learn how to convert audio files using RealPlayer: http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-16/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#converter_how_to_convert.htm
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
hi
I tried a lot to convert any video format in library, but every time when I click convert button on side bar or after right click it did nothing. nothing at all happened ever. I do not know I already uninstall and reinstall real player.
please help me.
Hi Bikram,
Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall can help you resolve many issues, try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
NOTE: Make sure you delete the RealPlayer folders as mention on the link before reinstalling RealPlayer.
If that doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
I saw a comment earlier about the videos not converting. Are you guys still trying to figure it out? Because my songs won’t convert to mp3 format either.
Hi Julie,
Our technical team is still working on this issue. This issue will be resolved at the earliest.
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
Converter used to work great. Now it asks me if I want to upgrade. Click No Thanks and it takes me to a purchase screen and will do anything else. What gives????
Hi Jeff,
Try installing QuickTime/iTunes to enable the necessary codec for RealPlayer to play/convert .mp4 files.
1: QuickTime : http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
or
2: ITunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
After installing QuickTime/iTunes, try converting the files through RealPlayer.
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com to assist you better.