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Basic information about AAC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AAC（*.AAC or *.aac）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AAC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AAC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AAC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AAC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AAC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the AAC file?
How to open a AAC file?
What programs do I need to open a AAC file?
What programs help to create and edit a AAC file?
How to convert AAC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to AAC file format?

1.Detail information about AAC file extension: Advanced Audio Coding File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AAC files
File type	Advanced Audio Coding File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	AAC file is a Advanced Audio Coding File. Compressed audio file similar to an .MP3 file, but offers several performance improvements; examples include a higher coding efficiency for both stationary and transient signals, a simpler filterbank, and better handling of frequencies above 16 kHz; maintains quality nearly indistinguishable from the original audio source.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Groove Music Nullsoft Winamp Apple iTunes Media Player Classic VideoLAN VLC media player Audials One 2018 Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Adobe Audition CC 2017 MPlayer Applian Replay Converter Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate Agree MP3 to Ringtone Converter Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows ALLPlayer Any Audio Converter Audacity AVS Audio Converter DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate Foobar2000 FormatFactory fre:ac Free Mp3 Wma Converter Freemake Audio Converter Freemake Video Converter Helium Music Manager ImTOO DPG Converter iPad Video Converter Factory Pro MediaCoder MediaMonkey Microsoft Windows Media Player Movavi Audio Suite Personal QuickTime SUPER Switch Audio File Converter Software TAudioConverter Audio Converter Ultimate Video Converter WinX Video Converter Xilisoft iPod Rip xrecode
macOS	Apple iTunes VideoLAN VLC media player Roxio Toast 16 RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Adobe Audition CC 2017 MPlayer Aimersoft Video Converter DVD Ripper Movavi DVD Ripper Roxio Toast Titanium Toast 11
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud MPlayer XMMS with AAC plugin Xine
Android	File Viewer for Android Videolabs VLC for Android VLC media player
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer

How to convert AAC files to another file format?

There are 21 records in our database eligible for AAC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AAC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to AAC file format?

There are 37 records in our database eligible for another files to AAC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AAC conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a AAC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AAC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AAC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support AAC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of AAC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a AAC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AAC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AAC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the AAC file is damaged.
Whether the AAC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the AAC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the AAC file format is incompletely.
Whether the AAC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AAC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AAC file.

If the AAC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.

AAC to 3GA	AAC to 3GP	AAC to AC3	AAC to AIFF
AAC to AMR	AAC to APE	AAC to AVI	AAC to CDA
AAC to FLAC	AAC to M3U	AAC to M4A	AAC to M4R
AAC to MOV	AAC to MP2	AAC to MP3	AAC to MP4
AAC to OGG	AAC to TEXT	AAC to TXT	AAC to WAV
AAC to WMA

MP3 to AAC	OGG to AAC	M4A to AAC	CDA to AAC
FLAC to AAC	3GA to AAC	BONK to AAC	MP4 to AAC
WV to AAC	AC3 to AAC	AMR to AAC	APE to AAC
FLA to AAC	WAV to AAC	WMA to AAC	MIDI to AAC
AIFF to AAC	OPUS to AAC	M3U to AAC	M3U8 to AAC
SND to AAC	AVI to AAC	MMF to AAC	FLV to AAC
3GP to AAC	PLS to AAC	OFR to AAC	ALAC to AAC
ASX to AAC	SHN to AAC	MOV to AAC	MP2 to AAC
CAF to AAC	W4A to AAC	CIDB to AAC	MPC to AAC
MPA to AAC