The process involves acquiring sound files from a video-sharing platform and converting them into a specific lossless audio format. For instance, one might extract the audio track from a musical performance on a popular video site and save it as a Waveform Audio File Format for higher fidelity listening.
This conversion can be important for archiving audio content, creating personal music libraries, or using sound elements in audio production. The practice allows users to retain the best possible audio quality, avoiding the compression artifacts inherent in some other formats. Historically, the need arose from a desire to isolate and repurpose audio content, bypassing the visual component.