Make AAC Files

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a coding standard used to perform lossy audio compression. It was designed as a successor of the popular MP3 format, and it generally offers better sound quality at the same bit rates.

The format has not gained a lot of popularity among general users, as most prefer to rely on the good old MP3 or have switched to lossless formats. One of the reasons for this preference is that MP3 files are supported by pretty much any software or device, which is not the case for AAC files.

While the AAC standard may not be a very popular choice for music fans, it has become the standard audio format for services such as YouTube and iTunes, as well as a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPods, iPads and the PlayStation 3.

Even though not all applications or devices may offer support for this format, it is not that difficult to find a program that enables you to convert your files to AAC, as most general-purpose conversion utilities support it.

In this list, you can find both simple audio conversion utilities, which get the job done with no fuss, and more complex solutions that offer comprehensive feature sets.