Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most important questions about YT2MP3.
Downloading audio content from YouTube videos exists in a legal gray area. Generally, downloading content for personal, non-commercial use is permitted. However, you are responsible for ensuring that you do not violate any copyrights. We recommend only downloading content for which you have the appropriate permissions.
The quality depends on your chosen plan. Free users get 128 kbps, Basic users up to 192 kbps, and Pro and Unlimited users can choose up to 320 kbps. The actual quality may vary depending on the source video — we always extract the best possible quality from the original.
Most conversions take just a few seconds. For longer videos or during high traffic, it may take a bit longer. Paid users (Pro & Unlimited) benefit from a priority queue and are processed first.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. After cancellation, you keep access until the end of the paid period. After that, you automatically switch to the Free plan. There are no cancellation fees.
After cancellation, you switch to the Free plan, which does not include download history. Your existing data will be deleted after 30 days.
We currently focus on YouTube as it is the largest video platform. Additional platforms like SoundCloud or Vimeo are planned for the future.
Yes, we take data privacy very seriously. All connections are SSL encrypted, passwords are stored hashed, and we do not share personal data with third parties. Payments are processed through our certified payment partner Paddle.
With the Unlimited plan, you receive a personal API key that allows you to trigger conversions programmatically. Perfect for automation, scripts, or integration into your own tools. The API documentation can be found in your dashboard after upgrading.
Yes! YouTube Shorts use the same URL format as regular YouTube videos. Just copy the Shorts link and paste it into YT2MP3.ch — the converter handles it automatically.
320 kbps is the highest standard MP3 quality and is virtually indistinguishable from uncompressed audio. 192 kbps is a good middle ground for everyday listening. Free users get 128 kbps, which is perfect for podcasts and casual listening.
Yes — playlist downloads are available on the Pro and Unlimited plans. Just paste the YouTube playlist URL and all tracks are queued up automatically. The Unlimited plan supports playlists with up to 500 songs.
Yes, YT2MP3.ch works fully in the mobile browser on both iPhone (Safari) and Android (Chrome). No app installation required. On iPhone, use the long-press Download button to save files to the Files app.