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.aac File Extension

File Type Advanced Audio Coding File

Developer N/A
Category Audio files
File Format Binary

AAC file type

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.

More Information

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is the default encoding used by Apple iTunes and the iTunes Music Store.

NOTE: While the ".aac" extension is sometimes used for AAC-encoded files, they are typically saved with an .M4A file extension.

Programs that open AAC files

Windows
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Kodi
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Roxio Creator
Microsoft Groove Music
Apple iTunes
Adobe Audition
Nero
MPlayer
Foobar2000
JRiver Media Center
SoX
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Kodi
XMMS
MPlayer
SoX
Clementine
Android
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Videolabs VLC for Android
Apowersoft Phone Manager
Macintosh
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Kodi
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Roxio Toast
Apple iTunes
Adobe Audition
MPlayer
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro
Roxio Popcorn
JRiver Media Center
Macgo Mac Media Player
SoX
iOS
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
olimsoft OPlayer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS

About AAC Files

Our goal is to explain what .aac file is used for for and how to open it.

File Advanced Audio Coding File usage cases for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS software listed on this page have been individually researched and verified using the FilesWiki team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and verified.