{"id":5936,"date":"2014-08-26T03:52:53","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T03:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=5936"},"modified":"2020-07-20T03:31:38","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T03:31:38","slug":"convert-aac-to-mp3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/convert-aac-to-mp3.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert AAC to MP3?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AAC, also known as Advanced Audio Coding,  is the default encoding method used by Apple\u2019s iTunes and the iTunes Music  Store. Although AAC files are compressed audio files similar to MP3, the  special decoding method still offer several performance improvements comparing  to MP3. For example, the file decoded by AAC usually has a higher coding  efficiency, and is able to maintain a high quality that is nearly  indistinguishable from the original audio source. However, AAC files also has  their fatal drawbacks. Among them, the most important one is the compatibility.  Since AAC is a unique decoding method developed by Apple, the platforms on  which you can play an AAC file are very limited. If you have a lot of AAC  files, chances are you can only play them on you your iPhone, iPod or Mac computer.  In order to play the audio file elsewhere, you need to convert AAC to MP3,  which would reduce the quality a little bit, but enable you to play the audio  file nearly on any device or platform. Converting AAC to MP3 is doable on both  Windows and Mac. If you are still wondering how to convert AAC to MP3, you are  in the right place because today we will introduce 4 ways in which you can  convert your AAC to MP3 with ease, no matter if you are using a Mac, or a  Windows PC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Convert AAC to MP3 with Leawo Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Convert AAC to MP3 with online converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Convert AAC to MP3 with iTunes<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: Convert AAC to MP3 with VLC<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: Convert AAC to MP3 with Leawo Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>Like mentioned above, converting AAC to MP3  is a task that can be done on both Windows and Mac platform. So the first  method that I\u2019m introducing today is a universal method. It doesn\u2019t matter if  you are using a Mac or Windows PC, you can follow the instructions in this  section and successfully convert your AAC to MP3.<\/p>\n<p>In order to convert your AAC file to an MP3  file, the first thing you need to do is getting yourself a good video\/audio  converter program. The program that I\u2019d recommend in this section is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter\/\">Leawo Video Converter<\/a>. I\u2019m  recommending Leawo Video Converter not only because it\u2019s compatible with both  the Windows platform and the Mac platform (on Mac OS, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/\">Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/a>),  but also because its rich converting functions and advanced converting  technology. Leawo Video Converter can convert files from more than 180 formats  to each other. That include basically all of the video or audio formats you  could possibly encounter in your daily life. Including AAC to MP3, of course.  What\u2019s more, the converter can convert files in a stunning high speed while  retain the best quality in the output converted file. All of that plus the  user-friendly and intuitive user interface, I really can\u2019t think of anything  better than Leawo Video Converter in terms of AAC to MP3 conversion tasks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The following shows you how easy it is to  convert AAC to MP3. The operation process is almost identical for the Windows  and Mac version of the software, so I\u2019m taking the Windows version as an  example. If you are using a Mac, the process is just as same.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Download  and install Leawo Video Converter or Leawo Video Converter for Mac. To import  the source AAC file, click the \u201cAdd Video\u201d button or drag and drop the file  onto the program interface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-Leawo-import-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-Leawo-import-01.png\" title=\"Leawo-import\" alt=\"Leawo-import\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On  the left side of the green \u201cConvert\u201d  button there\u2019s  a \u201cFormat\u201d button. click the button  and then choose \u201cChange\u201d to bring out the \u201cFormat Profile\u201d  panel. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-change-format-02.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-change-format-02.png\" title=\"leawo-change-format\" alt=\"leawo-change-format\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Once you are on the \u201cFormat Profile\u201d panel, unfold the \u201cCommon Audio\u201d tag, and click \u201cMP3 Audio\u201d to set MP3 as output format.\u2028<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-choose-format-03.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-choose-format-03.png\" title=\"leawo-choose-format\" alt=\"leawo-choose-format\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Once  the format is set, you will be brought back to the main panel. Click the green \u201cConvert\u201d button, set an output  directory and then click the \u201cConvert\u201d  icon down below to start the AAC to MP3 conversion task.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-convert-04.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-leawo-convert-04.png\" title=\"Leawo-convert\" alt=\"Leawo-convert\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\">Part 2: Convert AAC to MP3 with online converter<\/h2>\n<p>The method introduced above is the most recommended method to convert AAC to MP3 in today\u2019s article. However, if you prefer not to install a professional video\/audio converter program on you PC, there are also solutions for you. One of the approaches for converting AAC to MP3 without installing a third-party program is by using an online converter tool. Comparing to using a professional converter program, the online converter approach may not be able to offer you a good output result, but does offer some convenience, to some extent. Say, if your network connection is stable, your file is small and your standard for the output MP3 result is not high, the online converter approach might be just the right option for you.<\/p>\n<p>It's simple to convert AAC to MP3 online. There are a lot of online video\/audio converter tools out there for you to choose from, and most of them have similar interaction designs. Now I\u2019ll take online-convert.com as an example, to show you how you can convert AAF to MP3 with an online converter tool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Go to the official webpage of Online-convert.\u2028<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Drag your AAC file and drop it to the green box area in the webpage. You can also click the \u201cChoose Files\u201d button to locate your AAC file manually or upload the file from cloud storage.\u2028<\/p>\n<p>Step 3: There is an \u201cOptional settings\u201d area down below where you can set parameters for the output MP3 file. You can also leave it as default.\u2028<\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Click the green \u201cStart converting\u201d button to start converting AAC to MP3. When the conversion\u2019s done, you will be able to download the converted MP3 file to your PC.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-online-convert-05.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-online-convert-05.png\" title=\"online-convert\" alt=\"online-convert\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 3: Convert AAC to MP3 with iTunes<\/h2>\n<p>In the above we introduced two ways to  convert AAC to MP3. One of which requires installing a professional converter  program, while the other uses an online converter tool which is dependent on  internet connection. Both of the approaches are doable on both Windows and Mac.  However, if you are using Apple\u2019s devices, chances are you would have iTunes  installed on your computer. If that\u2019s the case, then there is another  convenient method to convert AAC to MP3: By using the already existed iTunes.<\/p>\n<p>iTunes is mostly used by Apple product  users to transfer files, purchase media products or play media content.  However, even though there are a lot of users interact with iTunes every day,  little do they know that iTunes can actually be used to convert media formats  as well. If you want to convert your AAC to MP3 with iTunes, here is how.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Login your iTunes account. Go to  your media library and locate the AAC file that you want to convert to MP3. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Once you have located your AAC  file, click \u201cFile\u201d at the navigation bar, and then find \u201cConvert\u201d. In the  submenu, choose \u201cCreate MP3 version\u201d. Make sure the AAC file that you want to  convert is selected and highlighted when you click the \u201cFile\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>The conversion will be started  immediately once you click the \u201cCrate MP3 version\u201d. You can monitor the  conversion progress from the progress par above. When the conversion is done,  you should be able to find the converted MP3 audio file in your media library,  along with the original AAC audio file.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-itunes-06.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-itunes-06.png\" title=\"itunes\" alt=\"itunes\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 4:  Convert AAC to MP3 with VLC<\/h2>\n<p>The last approach to convert AAC to MP3 is  by using a multi-functional media player: VLC Player. Yes, media players can  sometimes convert media files as well. There are frankly quite many media  players that offer the function of converting AAC to MP3. But the reason that  we are recommending VLC Player today is that VLC is one of the most powerful  and reliable media players on the market that you can get for free. Although  the plain user interface makes VLC Player less appealing comparing to most of  other media players, the fact that VLC has a powerful decoding technology, a  multi-platform compatibility and an excellent media converting function do help  the software attract many loyal users every day.<\/p>\n<p>Although the interface of VLC Player is not  very user-friendly, converting AAC to MP3 with VLC is not rocket science.  Here\u2019s a guide on how to convert AAC, or any other video or audio file to MP3  with VLC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch VLC Player. On the  navigation bar, find and click \u201cMedia\u201d, and then click \u201cConvert\/Save\u201d on the  dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>On the pop-out window, click  \u201cAdd\u2026\u201d and then locate the AAC file that you want to convert to MP3. Select it  and click the \u201cConvert\/Save\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>After you click the button, a  setting panel will pop out. On the new window, under the \u201cSettings\u201d you will  see a \u201cProfile\u201d dropdown box. Click on it and choose \u201cMP3\u201d as output format. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click \u201cBrowse\u201d to browse and set  an output format for your MP3 file. Finally, click \u201cStart\u201d to start the AAC to  MP3 conversion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-vlc-07.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AAC-to-MP3-vlc-07.png\" title=\"vlc\" alt=\"vlc\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAC, also known as Advanced Audio Coding, is the default encoding method used by Apple\u2019s iTunes and the iTunes Music Store. Although AAC files are compressed audio files similar to MP3, the special decoding method still offer several performance improvements &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/convert-aac-to-mp3.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[275,336],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-5936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-audio-to-audio","category-convert-audio","tag-video-converter"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":17964,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5936\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}