The process transforms video content sourced from a popular online video platform into a digital audio file, specifically in the MPEG Audio Layer III format. This action results in an audio-only version of the original video. A user, for instance, might perform this to extract a song or podcast from a video for listening purposes.
This conversion offers several advantages. It facilitates access to audio content without requiring the larger file size or bandwidth necessary for video playback. This is particularly useful for mobile devices with limited storage or in areas with unreliable internet connectivity. Historically, the practice emerged alongside the increasing popularity of both the video platform and the MP3 format as a dominant standard for digital audio.