How do I convert AC3 to AAC?

Drop your AC3 file onto the converter above, make sure AAC is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the AAC file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert AC3 to AAC here?

Yes. AC3 to AAC conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the AC3 to AAC converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting AC3 to AAC reduce quality?

AAC is a lossy format, but our defaults are tuned to be visually indistinguishable for most files. You can raise the quality under Options.

Can I convert multiple AC3 files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert AAC back to AC3?

Yes — use our AAC to AC3 converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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How to convert AC3 to AAC

1
Add your AC3 files
Drag and drop AC3 files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose AAC
AAC is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your AAC
Download each AAC file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

AC3 vs AAC

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AC3 · Dolby Digital

AC3 (Dolby Digital) is the surround-sound audio format used on DVDs, Blu-rays and TV broadcasts.

Type: Audio
Extension: .ac3
MIME: audio/ac3
Best for: 5.1 surround soundtracks

Lossy compression

All AC3 conversions →

AAC · Advanced Audio Coding

AAC is the successor to MP3, delivering better quality at the same bitrate. It's the default audio codec on Apple devices and YouTube.

Type: Audio
Extension: .aac
MIME: audio/aac
Best for: streaming, mobile audio and video soundtracks

Lossy compression

All AAC conversions →

Need it the other way around? Convert AAC to AC3.

AC3 to AAC: frequently asked questions

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