How to Extract the Audio From an MPEG Video File With Audacity

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Audacity;

   Audacity will ask you for this file.
   
   You'll have to remember the folder it's in or make a copy of the file in a new folder.
   
   If you don't have it, then this website has a free download. ,,, Click the download button next to the FFmpeg library. ,,, You shouldn't be presented with the video, but with the audio from the video. , If Audacity asks for the lame_enc.dll file, then go to the folder the .dll file's in and and click it.
   
   If it does not, then you have nothing to worry about , Name your file if you want to and click Save. ,
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   Step 2: Search your computer for the file lame_enc.dll on your computer.

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   Step 3: Open Audacity.

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   Step 4: Check that the FFmpeg library is installed by going to Edit > Preferences.

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   Step 5: Clicking on the library tab.

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   Step 6: Click on File > Open.

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   Step 7: Go to "File type" drop-down arrow bar and choose FFmpeg-compatible files and click your desired video to be extracted and click Open.

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   Step 8: You will see your MPEG video file has been loaded.

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   Step 9: Click on File > Export as Mp3.

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    Step 10: Move your mouse to "Save as type" and click the drop-down arrow bar to choose mp3 files.

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    Step 11: You should now have an Mp3 audio file of the video.

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