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AAC Converter – Transform Your AAC Audio Files

Convert AAC to MP3, WAV, FLAC and more. Create AAC files for Apple devices.

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What is AAC?

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a lossy audio format developed as the successor to MP3. Standardized by ISO and IEC, AAC delivers better sound quality than MP3 at the same bitrate—roughly 30% more efficient.

Apple adopted AAC as the default format for iTunes, Apple Music, and iOS devices. YouTube, PlayStation, and many streaming services also use AAC for its superior quality-to-size ratio.

Why Convert AAC Files?

Despite AAC's quality advantages, you might need to convert for:

  • Device compatibility – Some older devices only support MP3
  • Editing workflows – Audio editors often prefer WAV or AIFF
  • Archival purposes – Convert to FLAC for lossless preservation
  • Specific requirements – Some platforms require particular formats

Convert AAC to Other Formats

AAC to MP3

Maximum compatibility for older devices and universal playback. MP3 works everywhere, though AAC offers better quality at equivalent bitrates.

AAC to WAV

Uncompressed audio for editing and professional workflows. WAV preserves the quality present in the AAC without further compression.

AAC to FLAC

Lossless compression for archiving. Note that converting lossy AAC to FLAC preserves current quality but cannot restore data already lost.

AAC to OGG

Open-source alternative for Linux systems, games, and applications preferring royalty-free formats.

Convert Other Formats to AAC

Create AAC files for Apple devices and efficient streaming:

MP3 to AAC

Upgrade MP3 files for Apple ecosystem. While quality cannot improve from lossy source, AAC handles the audio more efficiently.

WAV to AAC

Compress uncompressed audio for portable use. AAC at 256kbps delivers excellent quality at a fraction of WAV file size.

FLAC to AAC

Convert lossless to lossy for device compatibility. AAC provides the best quality-to-size ratio for lossy compression.

AAC Technical Specifications

  • Full name: Advanced Audio Coding
  • Developer: ISO/IEC (Fraunhofer, Dolby, Sony, Nokia, AT&T)
  • File extension: .aac, .m4a (with container)
  • Compression: Lossy
  • Bitrate range: 8 kbps to 320 kbps
  • Sample rates: 8 kHz to 96 kHz
  • Channels: Up to 48 channels

AAC Compatibility

Devices That Support AAC

  • All Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV)
  • Most Android devices
  • PlayStation consoles
  • Modern car stereos
  • Streaming services (YouTube, Spotify via container)

Devices That May Not Support AAC

  • Older MP3 players
  • Some legacy car stereos
  • Basic USB media players

How to Convert AAC Files

  1. Upload your AAC file – Select your audio file
  2. Choose your output format – MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, and more
  3. Download converted file – Get your audio in the new format

Works on Any Device

Convert AAC files in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android

Pro Tip

For Apple devices, 256kbps AAC matches the quality of Apple Music downloads. This is the sweet spot for quality and storage on iPhone and iPad.

Common Mistake

Converting AAC to FLAC expecting quality improvement. FLAC is lossless, but it cannot restore data lost during AAC compression. Keep original lossless files for true quality.

Best For

Apple ecosystem users, streaming, and any application where file size matters but quality must remain high. AAC excels at low-to-medium bitrates.

Not Recommended

Avoid AAC for audio you will edit repeatedly. Use WAV or AIFF for editing, then export to AAC as the final step.

Frequently Asked Questions

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a lossy audio compression format designed to be the successor to MP3. It delivers better sound quality than MP3 at equivalent bitrates and is the default format for Apple devices and iTunes.

Yes, AAC provides better audio quality than MP3 at the same bitrate. AAC at 128kbps roughly equals MP3 at 160kbps. For the same file size, AAC sounds better.

Yes. Most Android devices support AAC playback natively. AAC is not Apple-exclusive—it is an open standard used across many platforms.

For compatibility with older devices that only support MP3, or when sharing audio with users who have MP3-only players. MP3 remains the most universally supported format.

No. AAC is lossy—data is permanently removed during compression. Converting to FLAC preserves current quality without further loss, but cannot restore the original uncompressed audio.

AAC is the audio codec; M4A is a container file that holds AAC audio. M4A files contain AAC audio with additional metadata support. They are essentially the same audio.

256kbps for high quality (Apple Music standard), 192kbps for good quality with smaller files, 128kbps for acceptable quality when file size matters.

No. AAC has patent licensing requirements, though end users typically do not pay directly. This is why some open-source projects prefer OGG Vorbis or Opus.

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