How to convert AAC to APE
- Add your .AAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .APE in a few seconds.
- Download your new .APE file.
What to expect
- Lossless storage of a lossy source: the APE is no better in quality than the AAC it came from.
- File size increases significantly versus the compact AAC.
- APE has limited hardware support; FLAC is the more portable lossless target.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting AAC to APE recover lost quality?
No. APE (Monkey's Audio) is lossless, but it can only losslessly store whatever it is given, and here that is already-lossy AAC. The output equals the AAC in fidelity, just wrapped in a lossless container.
Why convert AAC to APE?
APE is used by listeners who want lossless-format storage, often alongside a lossless music library. Converting is mostly about matching a collection's format rather than gaining quality.
What opens an APE file?
foobar2000 on Windows and VLC on any platform play APE free. Many hardware players do not support APE, which is why FLAC is often preferred for portability.
Why does the APE end up larger than the AAC?
Lossless compression cannot shrink audio as aggressively as AAC's lossy compression, so the APE is substantially bigger despite containing no additional audible detail.
Programs that convert AAC: MediaMonkey · Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows · Free Mp3 Wma Converter · SUPER · Helium Music Manager · xrecode · Softe Audio Tools
