How to convert MP4 to APE
- Add your .MP4 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
- The video track is dropped; only audio is kept.
- APE is lossless but cannot recover detail already discarded by the MP4's lossy AAC audio.
- APE has limited hardware and app support compared with FLAC.
Frequently asked questions
Does MP4 to APE give me lossless quality?
APE (Monkey's Audio) is a lossless format, so it preserves every sample it is given without further loss. However, MP4 audio is usually already lossy AAC, so APE only freezes that existing quality rather than restoring anything the MP4 lost.
Why convert MP4 to APE?
To archive the extracted audio in a lossless container that will not degrade on future copies or edits. It is a fit for people who prefer lossless libraries.
Where does an APE file open?
Play APE with foobar2000 (Windows, free) or VLC (all platforms). Most hardware and portable music players do not support APE, so FLAC is often the more practical lossless choice.
Why is the APE file so much larger than the MP4 audio?
Lossless compression keeps all audio data, so the file is far bigger than the lossy source track. You gain no quality over the MP4's audio, only a larger, non-degrading file.
Programs that convert MP4: MediaMonkey · Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows · SUPER · Helium Music Manager · Nero Recode · Wondershare Video Converter · Softe Audio Tools
