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Counter AAC → 6 formats
Drop your files here .aac .adts
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AAC is the lossy audio codec developed as the successor to MP3. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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What is AAC?
AAC is the lossy audio codec developed as the successor to MP3. YouTube, Apple and streaming services use it; .aac files are a raw AAC stream.
Streaming, radio and video soundtracks.
Strengths
- Better than MP3 at the same bitrate
- Hardware support on mobile devices
Weaknesses
- Raw .aac files carry little tag or duration information
| Full name | Advanced Audio Coding |
|---|---|
| Created by | MPEG |
| Year | 1997 |
| Extensions | .aac .adts |
| MIME | audio/aac |
| Family | Audio |
Convert to AAC
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · MP3 recording | ||
| WAV | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · studio recording | ||
| M4A | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · iPhone voice memo | ||
| OGG | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| FLAC | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · lossless archive | ||
| WMA | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · old Windows Media audio | ||
| AIFF | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · Mac studio recording |
Frequently asked questions
What is AAC?
AAC is the lossy audio codec developed as the successor to MP3. YouTube, Apple and streaming services use it; .aac files are a raw AAC stream.
What is AAC used for?
Streaming, radio and video soundtracks.
Which formats can AAC be converted to?
On this page AAC files convert to MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, FLAC. MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, WMA, AIFF files can also be turned into AAC.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.