How to Convert MP3 to AAC
By Convert on Dec 27, 2010 with Comments 0
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is a recently introduced file format as a successor to the MP3. The AAC file format offers better audio quality than MP3 data. It is also half of the size of MP3 file format. The other advantages it has over the MP3 are: AAC file format is capable of handling much higher and lower sound frequencies and provide up to 48 audio channels; it also allows the formation of low latency audio necessary for two way communication. For instance, AAC can be used to compress telephonic conversations where MP3 would cause delay in the audio. MP3 though popular in the market, doesn’t possess the same features as AAC has. Follow the instructions below to convert MP3 to AAC.
Required Items
- iTunes
Steps
- First download iTunes onto your system. Open the iTunes which you want to convert to AAC format.
- Now locate the folders by right clicking on the windows ‘Start’ menu and select ‘Explore’.
- Choose the file that you want to convert to AAC format. Right click on that MP3 file and choose the option ‘Open With’. In options, select ‘iTunes’.
- Now right click on the file in iTunes, select the option ‘Convert Selection to AAC’. The conversion process may take a minute or so depending on the size of the file to complete. You will hear a beep with sound showing that the conversion process has completed. You can view both files in iTunes.
- If you don’t want to keep the original MP3 files any more, you can simply delete them.
- Copy the converted AAC file/files and ‘Paste’ it in the specific folder where you want to keep them.
Tips & Warning
If you want to convert more than one file, it is better to save all the files in one folder, this will make your task easier and you can convert your files with a faster speed.
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