A process for obtaining algae extracts, includes at least the following stages:a) pretreatment of an algal sample,b) rapid heating,c) application of pressure that is greater than or equal to 1 bar,d) instantaneous expansion to a pressure that is less than or equal to 1 bar, ande) recovery of the products that are obtained in d) in liquid, solid and/or gaseous form. The use of algae extract products obtained by the implementation of this process is also described.