Having your favorite songs readily available on your device is crucial, so I made this MP3 Ripper shortcut to make this process seamless and efficient.
The built-in app, Shortcuts, lets you combine thousands of actions from various apps to perform a task. Each task is called a shortcut. The MP3 Ripper shortcut allows you to download songs in MP3 format directly to your iPhone or Mac.
Get This Shortcut
This MP3 Ripper shortcut is for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (running macOS 12 or later). Just click the button below to import the MP3 Ripper shortcut into your Shortcuts app. Shortcuts is a built-in app for iOS and macOS. If you somehow delete the app, you can install it from App Store.
This is the initial release of the shortcut.
How to Use the MP3 Ripper Shortcut
Once added, using the shortcut to download MP3s is straightforward. You may refer to the steps or video below to see how it works.
Step 1. Open the Shortcuts app and tap to run the MP3 Ripper shortcut.
Step 2. It will ask you to input the song name and artist name. Type in the query and tap “Done” to continue. If you don’t know the song name, you can check my Shazam to MP3 shortcut.
Step 3. The shortcut will start searching and downloading the song in MP3 format. Once downloaded, it will prompt you to select a location on your iPhone or iCloud to save the music.
If you don’t want to get prompted, you can open the shortcut and scroll down to the Save File action. Expand the action and toggle off “Ask where to save”.
Then you may open the Files app to find the downloaded song. If you use a Mac, you may open the Finder app to locate the MP3 file.
Additionally, you can run the shortcut from music app share sheet. For example, within YouTube app, you can tap the Share button and select the MP3 Ripper shortcut to download YouTube video to MP3 on iPhone or Mac.
Features of the MP3 Ripper Shortcut
The advantages of using the MP3 Ripper shortcut include convenience, the ability to listen to music offline, and significant time savings compared to other methods of downloading music.
- Search and download songs in MP3 format.
- Available in Share Sheet.
- Supports YouTube and SoundCloud directly.
- Download music from Tidal, Pandora, and Deezer (music sourced from YouTube).
Conclusion
The MP3 Ripper shortcut is a versatile tool that simplifies the process of downloading music to your iPhone or Mac. Its benefits, including convenience and time-saving aspects, can significantly enhance your music experience.
I invite you to try the MP3 Ripper shortcut and share your feedback. Stay tuned for new updates.