Thread: Audio file conversion software

Is there any free download that will convert, say.. a WAV file to an mp3??

You know, without having to burn it onto a dvd and import it into iTunes - that's the only way I can think of.

I asked Audacity to do it as it has the option listed but every time it comes up with some lame excuse as to why it can't do it directly and starts whining like a big girl.

Free cd to mp3 to download

This one looks alright.
Koyote Free Mp3 Wma Converter - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
i downloaded one at home last week that i needed to convert mpeg 4 to AVI and its claim was that it converts anything to anything, audio and video, but i cant remember what it is called now.
You will get plenty of replies in the meantime but i wil look when i get home.

Originally Posted by The Gentleman Scamp

Is there any free download that will convert, say.. a WAV file to an mp3??

If you need a Mac program then I use Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate.

Yes, i know it says Video in the name but it also does audio very well. You can get a free download by googleing the name but there might be some restrictions on the amount you can convert. I can't remember if I paid to upgrade to the paid version or not.

This will do it - Format Factory

http://www.formatoz.com/

It's free, very easy to use and does the job perfectly.

MPEG Streamclip says it can do it but is full of shit because you only get the last few seconds of audio. I'm trying to convert an MPEG Audio file, thanks for the replies I shall investigate hence forth.

Apologies, the previous link is for PC download. Seems there is a version for Mac here:

Format Factory Mac Free Download

Or, you could try this:

Audio Sound File Converter Software. Convert wav, mp3, dvd, midi, dvf etc.

Never tried the above but it seems there's a Pro paid version and a free version that converts only the most popular formats (which surely includes WMV, MP3 etc)

As always do a custom install and make sure you kick out all the attendant rubbish that might be bundled in its belly (Format Factory will try and install a tool bar and default your search engine to 'Ask' for example)

VLC or QT

QuickTime Pro will open the WAVE file and you can save it in MP3

I bet you didn't know that,

^ True, but I have Flip for Mac installed so no problem, will do it without this?

FLIP is for AVI decoding and encoding, also include their own MP3 layer

QTPro has their own MP3 layer,

Ah..OK thanks. Still a useful piece of kit though:

Windows Media player for Mac - Flip4Mac WMV Overview - Telestream

Monkeynuts you are a great help, I have a Final Cut question for you while we're here...

Is there another way/shortcut I put the time line at the beginning of an FCP project instantly other than clicking on it in the player window?

Just hit 'Home' on the keyboard

This is handy:

http://www.keyxl.com/aaab6f5/118/Fin...-shortcuts.htm

Which key is the 'home' key?

I have a 2006 MacBook Pro, the one with the silver keys and none of them says home.

Sorry, forgot about that. This should do it (lifted from a nerdy blog):

"There is no Home key or End key on the Macbook Pro keyboard. However, you can still execute the equivalent commands. For the Home command, press down the Fn + Left Arrow keystroke combination. For the End command, press the Fn + Right Arrow keyboard combination"

I have never used the fn button! Finally, on the last week of my Mac's life it will get a hit. Cheers.

Originally Posted by monkeynuts

Fn + Left Arrow keystroke combination. For the End command, press the Fn + Right Arrow keyboard combination

so much for Mac legendary simplicity

dBpoweramp Music Converter

I use this and it's great for converting all types of files.

I got a copy from btjunkie which works great.

Super Video Converter, probably the best free one out there, although it requires some understanding of the various encoding options. No mactard version though.

Download it here