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Convert AC3 (Dolby Digital) files to MP3, WAV, FLAC and M4A, or turn other files into AC3. Everything on this page is converted in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
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About AC3
AC3 is the codec behind Dolby Digital, the surround-sound format of DVDs, digital television and many streaming services. A file can carry up to 5.1 channels. Most stereo music players do not handle it, so the track is usually extracted for editing or for devices that expect something else.
AC3 is a surround-sound format that many phones, browsers and music players cannot play. AC3 is what DVD authoring tools, TVs and home-theatre systems expect for surround sound.
- Stands for
- Dolby Digital (Audio Codec 3)
- Type
- Audio
- Compression
- Lossy
- Usually contains
- Dolby Digital, up to 5.1 channels
- Introduced
- The early 1990s, by Dolby Laboratories
- Opens in
- TVs, home-theatre receivers, DVD and Blu-ray players and VLC; many phones and browsers do not play it directly
- Best for
- Surround-sound film audio
- File extension
- .ac3
- MIME type
- audio/ac3
Questions
How do I open an AC3 file?
AC3 opens in: TVs, home-theatre receivers, DVD and Blu-ray players and VLC; many phones and browsers do not play it directly. If your device or app cannot open it, convert it to MP3 or WAV above.
What can I convert AC3 to?
ToAny converts AC3 to MP3, WAV, FLAC and M4A.
What can I convert to AC3?
ToAny creates AC3 files from MP3, WAV, M4A and FLAC.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Every AC3 conversion listed here runs inside your browser. The files stay on your device.
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