How to Convert AAC Audio to MP3

MP3s are more versatile than AACs.

The Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) audio file format is a "super-powered" version of the MP3 file. AACs employ more efficient compression than MP3s, and handle higher frequencies better than MP3s. Still, MP3s have the advantage of working in many more programs than do AAC files. Thus, users may wish to convert their AAC files into MP3s for compatibility with certain programs and devices. A slew of online conversion tools can turn your AACs into MP3s at no cost.

Instructions

Media-convert.com

1. Load Media-convert.com in any Internet browser (see Resources). Select "Choose File" and track down the AAC. Media-convert.com limits upload size to a maximum of 200MB.

2. Select "AAC" as your input audio file format in the menu. Next, pick out "MP3" as your conversion output format.

3. Select the "OK" button to make the MP3. Click the download link to receive your new file.

Mediaconverter.org

1. Navigate to mediaconverter.org (see Resources).

2. Click the "Upload a file" button and find the AAC file. Next, choose MP3 for your output format. Mediaconverter.org has a maximum upload size of 100 MB.

3. Click "Start" to make your MP3. After the conversion completes, select the download link to receive the file.

Zamzar.com

1. Load Zamzar.com in any browser (see Resources).

2. Click "Choose File" track down the AAC file. Afterwards, select MP3 for your target sound format. Free users of Zamzar can only upload videos up to 100MB in size.

3. Enter your email address in the "E-mail" window and click "Convert." You'll be sent an email with a link to download your MP3 file.

References

• Fileinfo: AAC
• Apple: AAC Audio
• Fileinfo: MP3

Resources

• Media-convert: Convert AAC
• Mediaconverter: Generate MP3s
• Zamzar: Sound file conversion