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Converting to mp3

  • 21-05-2006 11:35pm
    #1
    Kevo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭


    Hi
    I need a program to convert many file types(wma,aac and m4a) to mp3 with minimum loss of quality. I know a lot of programs can do this but I need one which can convert all the files at once and leave them in their original folders. Any suggestions?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Makaveli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,503 ✭✭✭Makaveli


    dbpoweramp

    Transcoding lossy files will cause a further decrease in sound quality.

    When you say all at once do you mean in one batch? Afaik all programs will do it on a track by track basis, but you can queue the tracks.


  • #3
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,413 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Makaveli wrote:
    dbpoweramp
    Seconded.. every time this question is asked, it's always recommended and my tool of choice!


  • #4
    r3nu4l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,400 ✭✭✭✭r3nu4l


    basquille wrote:
    Seconded.. every time this question is asked, it's always recommended and my tool of choice!

    Thirded :D Best tool I've found so far! The verison I got was free but I think it is now shareware!


  • #5
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Isn't aac the ipod crap? If so you might need HYMN

    [edit]I'd recommend converting to .ogg instead btw. But only if your mp3 player supports it (Creative don't for some unknown reason :mad:)


  • #6
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    AAC is an audio standard developed by several groups including Sony it doesn't belong to Apple though they do wrap their DRM into items you purchase from iTunes of course which limit playback to Apple sanctioned devices only.

    Try MediaCoder as well it's a free open source app and works well enough though dBpowerAMP would be also my first choice. Nero also has a good encoder as well.


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  • #7
    Kevo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭Kevo


    Thanks for the replies.

    I have Dbpoweramp but the mp3 (lame) encoder is out of date and I need to pay to reactivate it. Is there another decent mp3 encoder I can use?
    Macros42 wrote:
    I'd recommend converting to .ogg instead btw. But only if your mp3 player supports it (Creative don't for some unknown reason :mad:)

    Most of it is ogg atm but my new mp3 player doesn't support it.


  • #8
    r3nu4l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,400 ✭✭✭✭r3nu4l


    OK, Follow this link http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/gmm/fwaudiocodec.html

    Have a look through the various convertoers and take your pick, they are all freeware with no spyware attached, including the LAME(Binary) exe file.

    I love Snapfiles, I use it for loads of my apps. :D

    Then, come back to Boards as it is the best site in the world...ever!(I have to say this, I saw one of the Mods posting elsewhere telling people to stop sending people to other sites.) ;)


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