The process of extracting audio in the Moving Picture Experts Group Layer 3 (MP3) format from YouTube’s video content allows for focused listening experiences. For example, instead of watching a music video on YouTube, individuals can obtain an MP3 file containing only the song’s audio for playback on a compatible device.
This practice offers several advantages, including the conservation of mobile data when accessing audio content offline and the ability to listen to audio without visual distractions. Historically, this capability emerged with the widespread adoption of digital audio formats and online video platforms, meeting a user need for audio-only versions of video content.