How to Download YouTube to MP3 on iPhone
iOS doesn't let apps save YouTube audio directly, so the cleanest way to get an MP3 on an iPhone is straight through Safari — no shortcut, no sideloaded app, no account. You paste the link, we pull the audio on our servers, and the finished MP3 lands in your Files app where Apple Music and most players can read it.
Step-by-step
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Copy the YouTube link
In the YouTube app tap Share → Copy Link, or copy the URL from the address bar in Safari.
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Open the MP3 downloader in Safari
Go to mp3juices.sbs and paste the link into the search box (you can also type a song name to search).
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Pick MP3 quality
Choose 320kbps for the best sound or 128kbps for a smaller file, then tap Download.
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Save to Files
When the download sheet appears, choose 'Save to Files' → On My iPhone. The MP3 is now stored locally and works offline.
Where the MP3 ends up on iOS
Safari routes the file through the iOS download manager, so it appears under the blue download arrow next to the address bar and inside Files → Downloads. From there you can move it into any folder, AirDrop it to a Mac, or import it into apps like VLC or Documents by Readdle for a music-library experience.
Why no app is the better option
Most 'YouTube to MP3' apps on the App Store either get pulled, hide the export behind a subscription, or bury the real download under ads. Doing it in the browser sidesteps all of that — there's nothing to install, nothing to update, and nothing tracking you between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a shortcut or jailbreak?
No. Everything runs in Safari and the standard Files app. There is nothing to sideload and no jailbreak required.
Can I play the MP3 in the Apple Music app?
Apple Music won't import arbitrary MP3s on iOS, but VLC, Documents by Readdle, and most third-party players read files straight from the Files app.
Will it work on an iPad?
Yes — the exact same Safari steps work on iPadOS. See our iPad guide for the larger-screen layout tips.