Step 1. Run VLC, hit Media, then Convert/Save. Step 2. On the Open Media dialog, click on +Add, select the MP4 file you want to convert and click Convert/Save. Step 3. Click the Profile drop-down list, select Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4) that refers to MP4 video encoded with H.264 video codec and MP3 audio codec.
The MP4 format is helpful in streaming video over the internet while losing little of its quality in the process. MP4 files are able to produce videos of near DVD like quality and the format is compatible with most modern technology. Video sharing platforms often actively encourage users to upload their files in MP4 format for these very reasons.From MP4 to AVI and anything in between can be converted to mp3 using this tool. This tool can also convert hosted (online) video to mp3. Click on the URL upload tab above and enter the video hotlink (ending with .mp4 or .avi, for example).