Opening AAC files
Did your computer fail to open an AAC file? We explain what AAC files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your AAC files.
What is an AAC file?
AAC is an acronym for Advanced Audio Coding. Files that contain the .aac file extension normally hold compressed audio files. The AAC file format has been standardized by ISO and IEC and adheres to the MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 file specifications.
The AAC file format is similar to the MP3 file format, however the AAC files offer improved coding, a simpler filterbank, support for multi-channel audio and a better sound quality. While MP3 files have notable sound distortion due to the compression algorythms that are used by the MP3 file format, the quality of AAC files is almost impossible to differentiate from the original audio source.
AAC files are commonly associated with the Apple iTunes application.
Software that will open, convert or fix AAC files
Windows
Final Media PlayerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
Free File ViewerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
Any Video ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
MediaMonkeyVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
VideoLAN VLC media playerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
K-Lite Codec PackVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with AAC files.
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and very likely yours too! Download Free File Viewer.
