How to Download Music from YouTube and Save as MP3/FLAC/APE

Part 1: Difference between MP3, FLAC and APE

MP3 is the mainstream coding format for digital audios. Because of the lossy data compression, it can greatly reduce the file size. Yet, once the file is converted to MP3, the removed file data will not be recovered.

FLAC and APE are common lossless audio files. The audio file will not be reduced after data compression. Compared with MP3, FLAC and APE have the better audio quality. Yet, there is difference between FLAC and APE.

Although the file size of FLAC is large, it can be well compatible with most of media players, audio editors and acoustic equipment. Besides, FLAC has high fault tolerance. The FLAC file is still available even though some parts are lost.

Compared with FLAC, the file size of APE is smaller. But this format is extremely CPU intensive and only used on Windows. In addition, once a part of an APE file is lost, the left part will be invalid.

Part 2: Four Approaches on Downloading Songs from YouTube

Approach 1: Renee Audio Recorder Pro

Many people focus on how to download music from YouTube. In fact, we can try to record while listening to music on YouTube. The recorded music can be used offline, or transferred to you smartphone. To get such easy, quick approach, Renee Audio Recorder Pro is qualified. Renee Audio Recorder Pro can record sounds from computer and microphone, adjust the recording quality, set the recording schedule. The formats, such as MP3, FLAC, VOC, WMA and WAV, are supported.

Approach 2: YouTube Music Premium

How to download music from YouTube? YouTube Music Premium is also an approach. After paying for this YouTube services, you can enjoy licensed music for offline listening. The donwloaded songs are valid within 30 days. Besides, subscribers have more benefits from YouTube.

Approach 3: Save through Online Platform

Approach 4: 4K Video Downloader