Flvto Frequently Asked Questions
The questions we hear most about converting YouTube links to MP3 with Flvto, grouped by topic. If yours is not here, the contact page explains how to reach us.
About Flvto
What is Flvto?
Flvto is an online converter that accepts a public YouTube URL and gives back an MP3, or an MP4 if you prefer video. All processing happens on our side; you only need a browser.
Is Flvto the same as flvto.biz, flvto.com or flvto2?
Those are spellings and old addresses people type when looking for the Flvto converter. The tool you want is this site. We do not operate any other domain and do not publish software under the name.
Does Flvto cost anything?
No. All bitrates and the MP4 option are free, with no daily limit and no premium tier.
Do I need an account, an app or an extension?
No. Open the page, paste a link, convert. We deliberately publish no browser extension or desktop program, because those are how unwanted software usually spreads.
Links and search
Which links does Flvto accept?
Ordinary watch URLs, the short youtu.be form, mobile m.youtube.com addresses, Shorts and YouTube Music tracks. Public videos only, and YouTube must have finished processing them.
Can I convert a playlist?
Not as a whole. Copy the link of each video you want from inside the playlist and convert them one by one; each takes a few seconds.
Can I search by song name?
Yes. Type the artist or title into the box and pick a suggestion. The results come from YouTube's own search.
Why does Flvto say the video was not found?
Usually because it is private, has been taken down, is locked to a region, needs an age check, or is a stream that has not ended. If a logged-out visitor cannot watch it, Flvto cannot fetch it.
MP3 quality
Which bitrates are available?
128, 192 and 320 kbps. Choose 128 for speech, 192 for casual listening, 320 for headphones and car audio.
Is 320 kbps better than what YouTube plays?
It keeps everything the YouTube stream contains and avoids a second round of compression. Detail that was never uploaded cannot be recovered.
Does the MP3 keep the song title?
Yes. Flvto writes the title into the ID3 tag, so your player shows the proper name rather than a random string.
Why is my MP3 shorter than the video?
YouTube's audio stream occasionally drops silence at the end. Grab the MP4 version if you want to check the complete upload.
MP4 video option
Can Flvto download the video too?
Yes. The panel that opens after you press Download offers both Download MP3 and Download MP4. The MP4 includes the sound and comes in the resolutions YouTube provides, up to 1080p.
What format is the video?
MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio, which plays on every phone, computer, TV and console without extra codecs.
Devices
Where does the file go?
Into the browser's normal download location: the Downloads folder on a computer, the Download folder on Android, the Files app on iPhone and iPad.
How do I play the MP3 on iPhone?
Open it in the Files app, or share it to a music player that reads local files. Apple's Music app does not import from Files directly on iOS; sync through a computer if you want the track in that library.
Does Flvto work on a Chromebook?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works, including ChromeOS, Linux and games consoles with a browser.
Errors
The progress bar finished but nothing downloaded
The browser stopped the automatic save. Check for a blocked-download warning next to the address bar, permit downloads for Flvto, then click the format button once more.
The Convert button does nothing
Script blockers and some ad-blockers stop the request. Allow this page, reload and retry.
The download is slow
Long videos, 320 kbps files and busy evening hours all add time. A lower bitrate finishes faster.
Privacy and copyright
Does Flvto store what I convert?
No. Every file is generated for one request and wiped soon after it reaches you. Flvto has no archive and no record of who converted what. See the privacy policy.
Is converting YouTube to MP3 legal?
It depends on your country and on the content. Your own recordings, Creative Commons material and anything the uploader has cleared for download are fine; passing on other people's music is not. The terms of service set out the rules.
How do I stop Flvto converting a video I own?
Send a notice as described on the copyright claims page; the link is then refused by the converter.