Audio Extractor GUI

Audio Extractor GUI is a user-friendly tool built with PyQt5 that allows you to extract audio from video files with ease. The application supports output formats m4a-aac, m4a-alac, and flac.

Features

• Simple and Intuitive GUI: Built with PyQt5.
• Audio Formats: Supports m4a-aac (lossy), m4a-alac (lossless), and flac (lossless) audio formats.
• Logging: Automatically generates logs for each extraction, stored in the logs/ directory.
• Cross-Platform: Can be run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+: Ensure that Python is installed on your system.
• ffmpeg: The ffmpeg tool is required for extracting audio.

Steps to Install

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/A1Tman/audio_extractor
   cd audio_extractor

2. Install Python Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Ensure ffmpeg is Installed:

   • On Ubuntu:

     sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

   • On macOS (using Homebrew):

     brew install ffmpeg

   • On Windows:
     • Download ffmpeg from the official site and add it to your system's PATH.

4. Run the Application:

   python audio_extractor_gui.py

Optional: Create an Executable

To create a standalone executable that can be run by double-clicking:

1. Install PyInstaller:

   pip install pyinstaller

2. Create the Executable:

   pyinstaller --onefile --windowed audio_extractor_gui.py

3. Locate the Executable:

   • The executable will be in the dist/ directory. You can double-click to run it.

Usage

1. Open the Application: Double-click the executable or run the script using Python.

2. Select a Video File: Click on "Browse" to select the video file you want to extract audio from.

3. Choose the Output Format: Select the desired audio format from the dropdown menu (m4a-aac, m4a-alac, flac).

4. Extract Audio: Click "Extract Audio" to start the extraction process. A log file will be generated in the logs/ directory.

5. View Results: Once completed, a message will confirm whether the extraction was successful.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• PyQt5: For the amazing GUI framework.
• ffmpeg: The powerful multimedia framework used for audio extraction.
• Python: The programming language that made this project possible.