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How to Convert DSS to MP3
If you’ve ever worked with voice recordings from a digital dictation device, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered DSS files. These files are commonly used by professionals such as lawyers, ...
Neural Audio Codecs: The Future of Sound Compression
If you follow the development of audio technologies, you have probably already heard about neural audio codecs. Classic algorithms have already reached the limit of their development, and the use of ...
How to Convert 3GP to MP3 in two Ways
In the ever-evolving world of digital audio, formats come and go, each leaving its mark on how we capture, store, and enjoy sound. Among these, 3GP - a compact audio format designed for mobile ...
Convert XM to MP3 in different ways
Last time I wrote about tracker music formats and as an example I considered the MOD format, which was the first to gain widespread popularity. Its further development was the XM format. It is not ...
How to easily convert MOD to MP3
Tracker music is a genre of electronic music created using a special tracker program. It occupies an intermediate position between digital sound (WAV) and a musical sequence for digital musical ...
How to convert Opus to AAC
Opus format is quite interesting. It is not just one codec, but a set of specialized codecs in one package. When it comes to regular codecs, the same algorithm is used to compress any audio content, ...
How to convert BRSTM to MP3
BRSTM file is an audio file format that is mainly used in video games, especially on the Nintendo Wii and GameCube platforms. These files are designed for streaming audio data while playing a game. ...
Convert from TAK to FLAC losslessly
TAK format (aka Tom's lossless Audio Kompressor) got its name from the developer Thomas Becker. From the start, all lossless formats have been on a level playing field. The two main things you need ...
How to convert an AWB to MP3
We continue the series of articles about converting audio compressed by voice codecs. We have already considered converting AMR, GSM and QCP files, now it is the turn of the AWB format, also known ...
Converting SPX audio file to MP3
Speex (SPX) is an open source audio compression format designed for speech in voice applications. It is based on the CELP algorithm, one of the variants of which we have already discussed in the ...
Two Easy Ways to Convert CAF to M4A
CAF (Core Audio Format) is an audio file format developed by Apple in 2005 to overcome the limitations of the outdated AIFF audio file format. It is designed for professional audio applications that ...
Convert 8SVX to MP3 quickly and easily
Let's be honest, if you ever stumble upon an 8SVX file, you won't even know it contains music. If you double-click it, you'll see the standard "Select an app to open..." dialog. So what do ...
How to convert OFR to FLAC
OptimFrog (.ofr file extension) can be considered a unique format even among lossless audio codecs. It seems that the developer focused more on scientific research than on the actual use of his idea ...
How to quickly and easily decode VQF files
I recently found a folder on my computer containing .vqf files that I couldn't recognize at first. These files could not be opened using native Windows programs, but based on their names I decided ...
How to convert WV to FLAC, AAC and other Formats
I encountered WV files many years ago and my usual Winamp player could not play them, although such support was declared. It was necessary to download an updated plugin for the player before ...
Convert AIFF to FLAC for file size reduction without quality loss
Audio files come in a variety of formats, each with its own unique characteristics. Two of the most common audio file formats are AIFF and FLAC. AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is a lossless ...
Online Audio Converters Review
The ubiquity of broadband Internet has led to an explosion of online services for audio and even video processing. Just a couple of years ago there were only a few such services, but today they ...
How to import FLAC files to iTunes library
Most people who listen to songs on Apple devices don't need high-resolution sound, but for some people it doesn't matter. No one will argue that the most popular hi-res format today is FLAC. FLAC is ...
Decode QCP to MP3 with Audio Converter Plus
If you have ever dealt with QCP files, you probably know how problematic they can be. Standard players simply ignore such files or return an error. You install an omnivorous player, the file ...
DSD Audio Converter for Windows
Both of these formats are familiar to fans of quality audio. The vast majority of audio formats use PCM encoding, while DSD stands apart. If you have already read our article on the differences ...
How to Convert TTA to FLAC without Quality Loss
The True Audio codec is a lossless compressor for 8, 16, and 24-bit multichannel audio data. The True Audio compression rate can range from 30 to 60%. It is inferior to FLAC in compression speed, ...
How to Convert OPUS to MP3
In the world of digital audio, formats are like languages – each with its own strengths, weaknesses and limitations. Opus and MP3 are two of the most well known. Opus is popular for its efficiency ...
How to convert APE to FLAC?
Monkey's audio format with the .ape filename extension is a lossless format with slightly better compression rates than other lossless formats like FLAC and WavPack. APE audio files are compatible ...
How to Compress FLAC Audio Files to Smaller Size
Size matters. Free space on your smartphone or computer is always limited and cloud storage is not always able to solve this problem. In addition, the size of the audio file is important when ...
How to play AMR files on any device?
To be honest, the chances of stumbling upon an AMR file today are not great. AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) appeared in the 90s specifically for voice transmission over mobile networks and was usually ...
Convert ALAC to FLAC or vice versa. It's worth it?
Despite the fact that FLAC and ALAC have very similar names and principles, they came from different platforms. FLAC is distributed on Windows and Linux, while ALAC was developed by Apple for iOS ...
How to Convert FLAC to M4A to Save Disk Space
ALAC is the native lossless compression format of the Apple ecosystem. Its specs allow it to store not only CD-quality audio, but also studio recordings with sampling rates up to 384 kHz. All this ...
Hi-Res Audio: DSD vs PCM
If you are an audiophile, you have probably come across this question: Which is better: DSD or PCM? And if you are just starting to understand high-resolution formats, then you may think that ...
Transcode audio between lossless and lossy formats
Audio transcoding is just a techy way of saying “convert one audio file to another format.” Most people do this without thinking — like when they save a FLAC file as MP3 so it plays on their ...
Smart method to convert MP4 to MP3
MP4 is a most popular format for high-quality video promoted by Apple. It supported by all Apple gadgets from iPod to the newest iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. It used by popular video services like ...
Is It Worth It to Convert FLAC to MP3?
Among lossless audio formats, FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) has long since taken over, while the others are gradually leaving the scene. Indeed, a couple of percent difference in file size will ...
How to change bitrate of MP3 file?
When it comes to any lossy codec, bitrate is the most important parameter. The bit rate is usually measured in "bits per second" (bps), which is the number of bits transmitted in an audio stream per ...
How to convert AIFF to WAV easily?
AIFF and WAV files are very similar in purpose and internal structure. At their core, they are multimedia containers, but most people associate them with uncompressed PCM audio. A four-minute song ...
Convert MPC to MP3 like a shot
In truth, MPC is in many ways better than MP3. But do not forget that MP3 is much more popular and better supported by hardware and software. It makes no sense to keep your audio collection in the ...
How to convert Stereo to Mono?
Sometimes you may need to convert a stereo file to mono. Why? Some software may require the audio track in mono to create three-dimensional sound. Finally, you may want to reduce the size of the ...
How to convert OGG to MP3?
OGG format is pretty unusual. For example, OGG media file can contain both video and audio. This format is something like a box where you want things neatly stacked. The audio and video codecs used ...
How to convert APE to MP3?
If you've ever tried playing an APE file on your phone, car stereo, or even a modern music player and found it wouldn’t work, you're not alone. APE — also known as Monkey's Audio — is a ...
How to Reduce the Size of an Audio File
Your audio collection does not fit in the memory of your portable player. Or the application reports that the file does not fit within the limits. Familiar situations, aren't they? Sound quality is ...
What is DRM?
I wrote about DRM (aka Digital Rights Management) a few years ago, but that was just an introduction. It's time to take stock of the changes in this area. There's a chance that over time, most ...
How to convert WMA to M4A?
After the huge success of the MP3 format, all the major vendors came up with their own vision of digital audio. WMA (aka Windows Media Audio) was once the main format in the Microsoft ecosystem, but ...
How to convert MP4 to M4A?
But it's the same thing, you exclaim. And you'll be right. But only partially. First of all, you should understand that MP4 is not an audio or video compression format, but a media container. It can ...
Is FLAC better than MP3?
FLAC is better than MP3 simply because it is lossless. Some peoples state that they don't hear any difference between FLAC and high bitrate MP3 files. It's true for most people who don't use ...
Converting MP3 to Ringtone
Ever since cellphones became popular, everyone has wanted to personalize their ringtones. The generic, instrumental tones that come preloaded on most phones just won't do the trick. Now it's even ...
How to Convert FLAC to M4A Properly?
If you are a music lover, collect high-quality audio and want the files to play on an iPhone, iPod or other Apple devices, you have probably encountered the question: how to convert FLAC to M4A ...
How to make an Audio CD from MP3 files?
Although we live in the era of digital streams and cloud storage, audio CDs remain relevant even today. They work in old radios, players in hotels, cars and even in some home devices. After all, ...
How to convert GSM to WAV?
The GSM audio file format was created for telephone service in Europe, so it is mainly used for telephone quality voice. Compression and decompression are slow, the audio quality is very poor by ...
Perfect way to convert AIFF to MP3
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF), a common format for storing and transmitting sampled sound. The format was developed by Apple Computer and is the standard audio format for Macintosh computers. ...
How to convert FLV to MP3?
In the digital age, media files come in a variety of formats, each with its own advantages and features. One such format is the FLV (Flash Video) format, which was widely used for online video ...
How to Change Sampling Rate?
The most important parameter of digital audio is the sampling rate. It is the one that determines how well the sound is reproduced and recorded in digital form. One way or another, the sampling rate ...
How to download YouTube videos, include HD?
Firstly download, install and launch YouTube Free Downloader. Before downloading YouTube videos, please ensure you have connected the internet correctly. Open Youtube page with video clip in ...