youtube-dl -f bestaudio -x --audio-format mp3 --audio-quality 0 [URL] .
This command tells the program to select the ( -f bestaudio ), extract it from the video ( -x ), and convert it to high-quality MP3 ( --audio-quality 0 ). Quick Command Guide Depending on your preferred format, use these variations: youtube-dl download best audio only
youtube-dl -f bestaudio -x --audio-format flac [URL] . Understanding the Best Audio Format the most direct command is:
To get the best audio-only download from a video using youtube-dl , the most direct command is: youtube-dl download best audio only