Import needs a real audio or video file. A Drive document, folder, video-sharing page or sign-in page is not a downloadable recording.
Step by step
Open the right tool
For MP3 output, open the converter. Expand cloud import beside the tool’s file selection area.
Choose the source
Paste a public Drive or Dropbox file link. If the account picker button is available, use the provider’s authorization flow to select a private file.
Import and check
Check the filename and extension. If the link does not supply a filename, enter one such as recording.mp3. Import does not start conversion automatically.
Adjust settings and save
Choose the output settings, start processing and download the result. It is not automatically saved back to your cloud storage.
Shared link or your own account?
Link import requires a file that can be downloaded without signing in. Do not make a confidential recording public just to convert it: use the account picker when available, or download it to your own device first.
The Drive picker requests access to files selected with the app. The Dropbox picker provides a download link for the chosen file. Account buttons appear once the website’s provider connection has been configured.
What happens to the file?
For a shared link, the AudioConvert server temporarily downloads the file and forwards it to your browser. Its temporary copy is deleted at the end of the request. This does not bypass provider permissions, approval screens or download restrictions.
Signed-in Drive selection downloads directly from Google to your browser; the access token is not sent to the AudioConvert server. Conversion and editing then use the existing browser tool. Read the privacy notice for other website data processing.
Size, formats and other storage providers
Cloud import has a 200 MB maximum, and each tool’s format restrictions still apply. A file does not become supported merely because it is stored in the cloud.
On some devices, the native file picker also offers iCloud Drive, OneDrive or other installed storage apps. Otherwise, download the file first and select it locally. Connection speed, provider availability and file size affect loading time.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Drive link fail?
The file may be private, downloads may be disabled, or Drive may request additional approval. Use the account picker when available or download the file locally.
Do I enter my Google password on AudioConvert?
No. Sign-in and permission approval take place in Google’s own dialog.
Does cloud import remove the 200 MB limit?
No. File size and supported formats are still checked.
Will the converted MP3 go back to Drive?
Not automatically. Download the result and upload it to your own storage if needed.
Try it with your own file
Open the tool for this task and keep the original file while you check the result.
Open the tool →Processing runs in your own browser. The engine may take time to load on first use; speed depends on the file and your device.
Use recordings you own or have permission to use. Extracting the audio does not grant additional rights to the content.