This Python script downloads audio from a YouTube video URL or playlist and converts it to MP3 files at 192 kbps. It utilizes the yt-dlp library for downloading, pydub for audio conversion, and mutagen for embedding metadata.
- Downloads audio from a YouTube video or playlist.
- Converts the audio to MP3 files with a bitrate of 192 kbps.
- Embeds metadata (title, artist, album) into the MP3 files.
- Automatically checks if
ffmpegis installed and configures its path forpydub. - Cleans up temporary files after conversion.
- Python 3.11 Python 3.11.6 Installer
- ffmpeg (must be installed and added to PATH)
- Python packages:
yt-dlppydubmutagen
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- Head to the channel
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Bubblesfor support.
Run this command in Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator:
winget install --id Gyan.FFmpeg -e --source winget
- Download the latest
ffmpegbuild from ffmpeg.org or gyan.dev. - Extract the files and add the
bindirectory (e.g.,C:\ffmpeg\bin) to your system PATH.
- Verify
ffmpeginstallation by running:
ffmpeg -version
Install the required packages by running:
pip install yt-dlp pydub mutagen
- Clone or download this repository.
Click the link to read Instructions 📄.
- Run the script:
python main.py
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Choose whether to download a single track or a playlist:
- Enter
trackorplaylistwhen prompted.
- Enter
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Enter the YouTube URL when prompted.
$ python main.py FFmpeg found at: C:\path\to\ffmpeg.exe Do you want to download a single track or a playlist?
(Enter 'track' or 'playlist'): playlist
Enter the YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=example Downloading and converting audio...
Processing metadata for Track Title...
Download and conversion completed!
MP3 files saved in: downloaded_audio/
new vid coming soon...
- FFmpeg Not Found: If you see the message
FFmpeg is not installed or not found in PATH, please ensure thatffmpegis installed and correctly added to your PATH. - Metadata Not Embedded: Ensure the
.info.jsonfiles are being generated byyt-dlpand the script has write access to the output directory.
- Ensure
ffmpegis installed and added to your system PATH sopydubcan locate it. - If installed with
winget,ffmpegmay be located atC:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Links.
- This project is proprietary, and all rights are reserved by the author.
- Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of this project is strictly prohibited.
- You must have written permission from the developer or the FNBUBBLES420 ORG to use or distribute this project.