TheOwlBay
Download YouTube MP3 and MP4 on Android
Convert YouTube to MP3 on your phone · on-device after one-time setup · you own the rights
TheOwlBay Android downloader is a free APK to convert YouTube to MP3 or save MP4 on your phone. Install a ~4 MB app, watch a short how-to on first launch, and let it download yt-dlp and ffmpeg to your device. Then paste a YouTube URL or tap Share → TheOwlBay to save files into Downloads/TheOwlBay. Conversion runs on your phone — not on our AWS servers. No account. Not on Google Play.
Download APK v1.0.0
Preview build for sideload install. Verify the checksum after download if your browser or mirror changes the file.
SHA-256: 423ef5de83486dd1eb7960295a362264ac350e4fc05baacfb624b106f2af6002
Package: com.theowlbay.downloader · Android 7+ · arm64
What you get
- Convert YouTube to MP3 or pick MP4 (360p / 720p / best).
- Paste watch, Shorts, embed, or youtu.be links.
- Share a link directly from the YouTube app.
- First-run tutorial while tools download on Wi‑Fi.
- Eight languages inside the app (same locales as the site).
Install steps
- Download the APK with the button above.
- When Android asks, allow installs from your browser or Files app (unknown sources).
- Open TheOwlBay and stay on Wi‑Fi for the one-time setup (~30 MB tools after install).
- Accept the copyright notice, paste a link or share from YouTube, and save to Downloads.
Copyright
You are responsible for copyright. Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save. TheOwlBay does not bypass YouTube sign-in or platform restrictions.
Prefer browser conversion?
On desktop or when you do not want to install an app, use our YouTube to MP3 page. Paste a link in the browser and download MP3 after AWS server conversion.
FAQ
Is this on Google Play?
No. Install the APK from this page. Allow installs from your browser or Files app when Android asks.
Does download happen on my phone?
Yes. After a one-time setup downloads yt-dlp and ffmpeg to your device, conversions run locally and files save to Downloads/TheOwlBay.
How is this different from the website YouTube to MP3 tool?
The website YouTube to MP3 page converts in AWS Lambda and returns a temporary browser download. This Android app converts on your phone with no server upload after setup.
Who is responsible for copyright?
You are. Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save.
Which phones are supported?
Android 7+ on arm64 phones. The first launch needs Wi‑Fi to fetch the downloader tools (~30 MB total after setup).