You found a playlist of music on YouTube, and you want it on your phone or in your car without streaming it every time. Or you found the soundtrack of a new movie and want it in your music library as an MP3. MediaHuman YouTube to MP3 Converter for Mac is built for exactly that job. It pulls the audio track out of an online video and saves it as a file you own.
Quick facts
- Version: 3.9.24
- Platforms: macOS, Windows and Ubuntu (this page covers the Mac edition)
- Price: Free
- Processors: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon (M1 to M6)
- Disk space: about 120 MB
- Max quality: up to 320 kbps
Key features
Download a whole playlist or channel in one go
Paste a playlist or channel link and the app downloads every video in it. You can also subscribe, so it fetches only newly uploaded tracks later.
Add links just by copying them
The program watches the system clipboard. Copy a video URL in your browser and it joins the download queue, with no need to switch windows.
Get audio only, so downloads are faster
The app detects the audio track in a clip and downloads it, skipping the video part. That saves time and traffic, especially with HD content. Several tracks download at the same time.
Keep the original audio with no conversion
You can save tracks in the original M4A/AAC format instead of converting. Nothing is lost in quality and it takes less time. If you prefer MP3, that works too.
Fix tags and cover art before they reach your library
A simple tag editor fills in artist name and track title automatically. You can change any tag, and swap the cover art image.
Send tracks straight to iTunes or Music.app
In preferences, turn on automatic export to iTunes/Music.app. You can pick the playlist the tracks land in.
Save audio from sites other than YouTube
Vimeo, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, Bandcamp, DailyMotion, Reddit, Bilibili, Rumble and many other sites are supported. The interface is translated into dozens of languages.
Who it's for
It suits you if you keep music, mixes or talks on video sites and want them offline. It also fits you if you manage a Mac music library in iTunes or Music.app and want tracks tagged and filed automatically. It's a plain downloader, so it won't suit you if you want to edit audio or convert between many formats.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Handles playlists, channels and new-upload tracking
- Up to 320 kbps, or original quality with no conversion
- Built-in tag editor with cover art
- Direct export to iTunes/Music.app
Cons
- Needs an internet connection
- Separate downloads for Apple silicon, Intel and older macOS 10.12 to 10.13, so you must pick the right one
- Focused on audio extraction only
FAQs
Is it really free?
Yes. The vendor lists it as a free converter.
Does it work on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. There is a separate build for M1 and later chips, and one for Intel Macs.
Can I keep the original audio quality?
Yes. You can save in the original format without any conversion, or download MP3 at up to 320 kbps.
Can it download a full playlist?
Yes. It downloads all videos in a playlist or channel, and can track a channel for new uploads.
Does it work with sites besides YouTube?
Yes. SoundCloud, Vimeo, Mixcloud, Bandcamp and many others are supported.
System requirements
- macOS 27, 26 (Tahoe), 15 (Sequoia), 14 (Sonoma), 13 (Ventura), 12 (Monterey), 11 (Big Sur), 10.15, 10.14, 10.13 or 10.12
- Intel, AMD or Apple silicon (M1 to M6) processor
- Internet connection
- About 120 MB of free hard drive space