AAC → MP3 / online converter

AAC to MP3 Converter

Convert a raw AAC file to MP3 so it plays on any device.

01 / how to

How to convert AAC to MP3

01

ADD YOUR AAC

Drop the AAC file into the box above or choose it from your device.

02

CONVERT TO MP3

MP3 is already selected. Press Convert and wait a few seconds.

03

DOWNLOAD

Save the finished MP3 file. The original is deleted from our server.

02 / what you get

What happens to your data

Kept

  • Raw AAC (ADTS) streams with the .aac extension are supported
  • Saved as MP3 at 192 kbps, about 1.4 MB per minute, a good balance of quality and size
  • Plays on every phone, car stereo and player

Good to know

  • Raw AAC files carry no title, artist or album tags, so there is nothing to copy over.
  • MP3 supports 48 kHz at most, so a 96 kHz file is reduced to 48 kHz, and surround sound (5.1) is mixed down to stereo.
  • Both formats compress with quality loss, so every conversion costs a little quality. Keep your AAC original.

03 / formats

AAC vs MP3

AAC

An AAC file is a compressed audio format similar to MP3 but with better sound quality at the same bitrate. It's the standard for streaming audio, YouTube, and most modern devices' default recordings.

Used in: Streaming audio · YouTube · Modern device recordings

MP3

An MP3 file is the most common compressed audio format — small file size, works everywhere, though it loses some audio quality in the process. It's what you'll get from most music downloads, podcasts, and voice recordings.

Used in: Music downloads · Podcasts · Universal playback