Save a shared clip
Keep a downloadable recording from a public audio link for later listening.
Free audio link extractor
Extract audio from a URL or link
Paste a public audio link, preview the file, and download it. Need the words too? Turn the audio into a readable transcript, all on this page. No account needed.
Paste your audio link
Start with a direct MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, or WebM URL, or a public page with an audio player. Download the original audio without changing its format.
Upload
Record
From Link
Extract audio from a link
Paste a public audio URL or a page with embedded audio. Preview and download the file, or turn speech into text.
Up to 10 MB. Transcription: up to 10 minutes. Sign-in pages and streaming-only links may not work.
Who this helps
A quick transcript is useful when listening again is slow, noisy, or inconvenient.
- People with direct MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, OPUS, or WebM links
- Researchers and creators saving short audio from web pages
- Teams turning shared audio links into searchable text notes
What this tool does
What to expect from your audio and the result.
Fetch an audio file from a public URL without downloading it manually first. You can listen to the result here, save the original audio, or transcribe the speech into text.
Direct MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, and WebM links work, along with public pages that expose a supported audio source. If a page has several sources, the tool returns the first supported file it can fetch.
Files can be up to 10 MB. Audio download keeps the original format; this tool does not convert video to MP3 or unlock private streams. Optional transcription supports clips up to 10 minutes.
How it works
The process is intentionally simple: choose an audio source, transcribe it, then use the text.
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Paste a public URL
Use an audio file link or a webpage with embedded audio, then select Extract Audio.
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Preview and download
Listen to check that it is the right recording. Select Download audio to save the original file.
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Get the words, if you need them
Choose the spoken language and select Transcribe Audio. Review, copy, or download the text.
Best use cases
A few everyday ways to use your audio.
Read a spoken update
Turn a short shared recording into text you can scan and search.
Collect source notes
Preview an interview excerpt or study clip, then transcribe the details you need.
Best practices
Practical ways to get a transcript that is easier to review.
Use the direct file URL when available
An audio download link is more reliable than a page that builds its player after loading. If extraction fails, save the audio from the original site and use Upload.
Check the preview
Pages can contain more than one recording. Listen briefly before saving or transcribing the extracted file.
Keep transcription clips short
For audio longer than 10 minutes, download the file and trim it to the part you need before uploading it for transcription.
Practical examples
Ideas for turning spoken audio into something useful.
A direct audio link
Paste a public URL ending in .mp3 or another supported format. Links with download parameters can work too.
A page with an audio player
Paste the page URL. If it includes a downloadable audio source, the tool can find and prepare that file.
A link that needs sign-in
Private sharing pages and streaming-only players may not expose a file. Download audio you can access from the source, then use the Upload tab.
Frequently asked questions
Help with formats, supported sources, and your next step.
Extract Audio From Link
More details and related resources
Practical notes about using VoiceNoteToText for this workflow.
Paste audio URL workflow
The link tool is useful when audio is already online and you do not want to download it manually before transcription.
Supports direct audio and simple embedded audio
Use a direct audio link or a simple page with a supported embedded audio source, then let the converter extract audio from the link.
Built for short audio links
The audio link to text workflow is intended for short clips and common web audio formats, matching the same practical limits as uploaded or recorded audio.
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