Quick Guide: How to Extract Audio From a Video in PowerDVD
Four steps to save a video's sound as an M4A or MP3 file.
Updated Nov. 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Name the file
In the Extract Audio window, the Title becomes the file name. Type a new one if you like, then click More Settings.

2Pick the format and quality
Choose AAC or MP3 and a bitrate, then click OK. The defaults are AAC and 256 kbps.

3Extract the audio
Click Extract. PowerDVD saves the sound of the whole video, from start to end.

4Play or find the file
Click Play to listen, or Open Folder to find the audio file.

We tested these steps in PowerDVD 365 version 24.0.1923 on Windows.
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