File Extension Library


.AAC File Extension

  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .AAC files and how to open them?

Can't open .AAC file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AAC file.

What is a .AAC file extension?

.AAC file extension has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .AAC file is Binary

.AAC is Advanced Audio Coding File

Compressed audio file similar to an .MP3 file, but offers several performance improvements; examples include a higher coding efficiency for both stationary and transient signals, a simpler filterbank, and better handling of frequencies above 16 kHz; maintains quality nearly indistinguishable from the original audio source.

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is the default encoding used by Apple iTunes and the iTunes Music Store.

NOTE: While the ".aac" extension is sometimes used for AAC-encoded files, they are typically saved with an .M4A file extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Advanced Audio Coding File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple iTunes
Media Player Classic
VideoLAN VLC media player
Audials One 2018
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Adobe Audition CC 2019
MPlayer
Applian Replay Converter
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
Mac
Apple iTunes
VideoLAN VLC media player
Roxio Toast 17
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Adobe Audition CC 2019
MPlayer
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
MPlayer
XMMS with AAC plugin
Clementine
iOS
olimsoft OPlayer
Android
File Viewer for Android
Videolabs VLC for Android

How to fix problems with .AAC files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AAC files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AAC file format
  2. You need to check the .AAC file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)