(Archived) How to download and convert EN audio files?

[Nick Goodwin 0]

Hello there, I'd appreciate advice on downloading and converting audio files using my Mac.

 

I need to access the files on other devices and also send them to colleagues who may have either Macs or PCs. I understand that EN audio recordings are .aac files. My two questions are:

 

1. What's the best file type to use so that a variety of people on a variety of devices/platforms can listen to them?

 

2. How do I convert my current EN audio files to that format?

 

Many thanks in advance and apologies if I missed similar previous discussions.

 

Regards,

 

Nick

[BurgersNFries 2,407]

Hello there, I'd appreciate advice on downloading and converting audio files using my Mac.

I need to access the files on other devices and also send them to colleagues who may have either Macs or PCs. I understand that EN audio recordings are .aac files. My two questions are:

1. What's the best file type to use so that a variety of people on a variety of devices/platforms can listen to them?

2. How do I convert my current EN audio files to that format?

Many thanks in advance and apologies if I missed similar previous discussions.

Regards,

Nick

IMO, the most generic audio format is MP3. Google for converters. I'm sure there are many out there. In the past, I've used Super.

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

[Nick Goodwin 0]

Hello again, I think I have the solution. You can easily convert aac files to mp3 through this website: http://media.io/

 

Nick

[Nick Goodwin 0]

Many thanks BurgersnFries!

[parkerangel 0]

You'll probably need a utility to convert aac to .mp3 or wav audio file, check: http://www.appgeeker.com

[cornetg 62]

Bit belated, but only just noticed your post, Nick.

 

The best app I know for sound conversion can be found here: http://www.mediahuman.com/audio-converter/

 

Handles all audio formats. And it's free.

[peter creem 0]

Just use .aac file type is the best! I can play the .acc audio file with my meida player program. If you need to convert your current audio format to .aac, this program can be of help:

http://www.top-password.com/video-converter-assist.html

 

To get best audio quality, just choose the "AAC - Best Quality" preset by clicking the "Advanced Settings" button.