Record Radio Streams as MP3 Using VLC Player!
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Published: 2021-11-15 16:37:53

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title: Record Radio Streams as MP3 Using VLC Player!
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date: 2021-11-15 06:34:16 UTC
tags: Howto
canonical_url: https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/how-to-record-online-radio-streams-as-mp3-using-vlc-player/
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The VLC media player is a free and  **open-source** ,  **portable** ,  **cross-platform**  media player program. All around the world, broadly use it. The [VideoLAN](https://www.videolan.org/) organization developed this software. It is available on various platforms, including Microsoft  **Windows** ,  **macOS** ,  **Android** ,  **iOS** ,  **Linux** , and more. This tutorial will show you the step-by-step instructions to record an online radio stream as mp3 using a VLC player.

## Specialties of VLC Player

- This software  **almost supports every video and audio file format**  and plays every media.
- It is used to  **convert any medial file formats**  without using additional plugins.
- VLC can  **stream media over the local network**  as well as on  **the internet**.
- It supports many platforms like  **Windows** ,  **Mac, ** and  **Linux**.

## Record Online Radio Streams as MP3

You can follow the below-given instructions to record the online radio streams as mp3 via VLC media player.

- Before all else, you need to have  **a .m3u ** or  **.pls broadcast link**  of your favorite radio station. Then, follow the procedure given below.

```
.m3u and .pls are a computer file format for a multimedia playlist. 
```

- You need to  **launch ** the  **VLC Media Player**  software on your system.
- Go to the  **Media tab** , and  **select ** the  **Open Network Stream..**  option from the menu.

![Open Network Stream](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Open-Network-Stream.png)
_Open Network Stream_

- After that, it will display the  **Open Media dialog box**.
- Under the  **Network tab** , you have to  **enter ** the  **.m3u or .pls URL**  in the “ **Please enter a network URL** ” box.
- For instance, here, we provided  **181 FM**  links. You can use this to play the radio stream on your PC.

```
http://uplink.duplexfx.com:8022/listen.pls
```

![Paste the URL](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Paste-the-URL.png)
_Paste the URL_

- Then, you need to **click** on the **Play drop-down box** and **select** the **Stream** option. 
- After clicking the Play button, you can also **press** the **<kbd>ALT</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd>** shortcut keys on your keyboard. 

![Hit the Stream button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Hit-the-Stream-button.png)
_Hit the Stream button_

- Now, you will see the **Stream Output** wizard on your screen. 
- You can see that the  **source is already entered** , so you need to  **hit ** the  **Next ** button.

![Click the Next button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Click-the-Next-button.png)
_Click the Next button_

- In the Destination Setup wizard, you must ensure that the option “ **File** ” is  **selected as your New Destination**. 
- You have to **click** the **<kbd>Add</kbd>** button. 

![Click the Add button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Click-the-Add-button.png)
_Click the Add button_

- After that, you have to **select your File name** using the **<kbd>Browse</kbd> button**. 

![Click the Browse button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Browse-button.png)
_Click the Browse button_

- Now, you will reach the save file dialog box, where you need to **give the name of your file** like **Sample.mp3** and **click** on the **<kbd>Save</kbd>** button. 

![Save your file](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Save-your-file.png)
_Save your file_

- It will display the **Transcoding Options**. 
- It would help if you **unchecked** the **Activate Transcoding** option and **hit** the **<kbd>Next</kbd>** button. 

![Press the Next button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Press-the-Next-button.png)
_Press the Next button_

- Under the  **Option Setup wizard** , you have to ensure that the  **Stream all elementary streams option**  is  **unchecked**  and  **hit ** the  **Stream ** button.

![Stream Output wizard](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Stream-Output-wizard.png)
_Stream Output wizard_

- The Stream will begin when the connection with the radio show is established. 

![Streaming Audio](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Streaming-Audio.png)
_Streaming Audio_

- When you want to stop recording the Stream,  **press ** the **<kbd>Stop</kbd>** button. 

![Hit the Stop button](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Hit-the-Stop-button.png)
_Hit the Stop button_

- Now, It will save the **recorded mp3 file** in the preferred location.

![Recorded file](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Recoreded-file.png)
_Recorded file_

- In this manner, you can easily record an online radio stream as mp3 using VLC. 

## Additional Reference

Nowadays, Radio streaming links are now harder to find! So in the below zip file, you can find the numerous list of  **BBC’s Live streaming links**.

- You can  **download more BBC radio links**  using the below link.
- With the help of this link, you can quickly get down the  **.m3u**  and  **.pls**  URL.

[Radio Stream Link Collection Download.Zip](https://codeload.github.com/gist/67089b959e4fa898af69fea59ad74bc3/zip/66afe675421d912a4461d3d86abe1b30b1d041fa)

## Sample Radio Links

- **BBC – Radio 1** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_one/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_one/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 2** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_two/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_two/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 3** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_three/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_three/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 4** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_fourfm/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_fourfm/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 4 LW** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_fourlw/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_fourlw/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 5 live** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_radio\_five\_live/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_radio_five_live/format/pls.pls)
- **BBC – Radio 6** : [http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc\_6music/format/pls.pls](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/5/select/version/2.0/mediaset/http-icy-mp3-a/vpid/bbc_6music/format/pls.pls)

```
#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 1
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_one

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 2
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_two

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 3
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_three

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 4
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_fourfm

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 4 LW (UK only)
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_fourlw

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 4 LW (non-UK)
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_fourlw_online_nonuk

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 5 live (UK only)
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_five_live

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 5 live (non-UK)
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_five_live_online_nonuk

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 6 Music
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_6music

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 1Xtra
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_1xtra

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 4 Extra
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_four_extra

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio 5 Live sports extra (UK only)
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_five_live_sports_extra

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Asian Network
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_asian_network

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - BBC World Service
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_world_service

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - BBC CWR
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_coventry_warwickshire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - BBC Essex
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_essex

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - BBC Hereford Worcester
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_hereford_worcester

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Berkshire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_berkshire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Bristol
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_bristol

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Cambridge
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_cambridge

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Cornwall
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_cornwall

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Cumbria
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_cumbria

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Cymru
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_cymru

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Cymru 2
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_cymru_2

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Derby
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_derby

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Devon
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_devon

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Foyle
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_foyle

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Gloucestershire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_gloucestershire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Guernsey
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_guernsey

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Humberside
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_humberside

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Jersey
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_jersey

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Kent
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_kent

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Lancashire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_lancashire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Leeds
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_leeds

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Leicester
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_leicester

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Lincolnshire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_lincolnshire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio London
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_london

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Manchester
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_manchester

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Merseyside
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_merseyside

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio nan Gaidheal
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_nan_gaidheal

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Newcastle
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_newcastle

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Norfolk
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_norfolk

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Northampton
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_northampton

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Nottingham
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_nottingham

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Orkney
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_orkney

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Oxford
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_oxford

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Scotland FM
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_scotland_fm

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Scotland MW
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_scotland_mw

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Sheffield
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_sheffield

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Shropshire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_shropshire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Solent
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_solent

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Solent West Dorset
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_solent_west_dorset

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Somerset Sound
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_somerset_sound

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Stoke
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_stoke

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Suffolk
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_suffolk

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Surrey
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_surrey

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Sussex
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_sussex

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Tees
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_tees

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Ulster
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_ulster

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Wales
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_wales_fm

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio Wiltshire
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_wiltshire

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio WM
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_wm

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Radio York
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_radio_york

#EXTINF:-1,BBC - Three Counties Radio
http://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/bbc_three_counties_radio
```

## Conclusion

This tutorial helped you learn how to  **record an online radio stream as mp3 using VLC Media Player**  using clear-cut steps. You can check out more VLC related posts on our site, [**vlc.guru**](https://vlc.guru/).

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