How to Convert APE to MP3 in Linux
APE is the file extension for the Monkey's Audio file format. It is a lossless audio format which means that no quality is lost when the file is created. The MP3 format is a lossy format, which means some of the original data is lost when the file is created. This creates a smaller audio file. It is not possible to play APE files on most personal audio players.
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Instructions
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Command Line
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Download and install the Monkey's Audio codec from the distribution's package manager or directly from the application's website.
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Open a terminal window. The terminal window will be found under "System Tools" or "Accessories" in the main "Applications" menu.
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Type the command "cd Music/" to navigate to the directly where the APE file is held. Replace "Music/" with the correct directory name.
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Type the command "mac input.ape output.wav" to convert the APE file to a WAV file. Replace "input.ape" and "output.wav" with the correct file names.
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Type the command "lame -V 0 --vbr-new output.wav output_final.mp3" to convert the WAV file to an MP3 file. Replace "output.wav" and "output_final.mp3" to the correct file names.
SoundConverter
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Download and install the SoundConverter software from the distribution's package manager or directly from the application's website.
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Open the "SoundConverter" program. It will be found under the "Sound and Video" section of the "Applications" menu.
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Click the "Add File" button at the top of the window, and select the APE file.
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Click the "Edit" menu in the tool bar at the top of the window.
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Choose the "Preferences" option.
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Choose "MP3" from the "Format" list, and close the "Preferences" dialog window.
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Click the "Convert" button to convert the file.
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