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AC3 to MP3 converter

Turn AC3 soundtracks from DVDs and TV recordings into MP3 that plays everywhere.

Drop AC3 files hereor pick them from your computer or paste a link
AC3, also AIFC, FLAC, M4B and FLVFree: 50 files a day, up to 1 GB each
  • No account needed
  • No watermark
  • Servers in the EU
  • Deleted after 24 hours

AC3 and MP3 at a glance

AC3

Dolby Digital Audio

AC3 is Dolby Digital surround sound as used on DVDs and TV broadcasts. Home cinema receivers decode it, while music apps often skip it.

Home cinema
Receivers and soundbars decode AC3 surround sound.
Yes
Music apps
Phone music apps rarely import AC3.
No
VLC
Plays AC3 on desktop and phone.
Yes
All AC3 conversions

MP3

MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

MP3 is the most compatible audio format and plays on practically every device. It keeps files small by removing sounds that are hard to hear.

iPhone
Plays in the Music and Files apps.
Yes
Windows
Plays in the built-in Media Player app.
Yes
Car stereos
Almost all stereos with USB or CD play MP3.
Yes
All MP3 conversions

Questions

About converting AC3 to MP3.

What happens to surround sound in my AC3?

MP3 holds at most two channels, so surround audio is mixed down to stereo.

What quality does the MP3 have?

By default the MP3 uses a variable bitrate at high quality, which averages around 190 kbit/s for music. You can also choose a fixed bitrate between 96 and 320 kbit/s.

Is the AC3 to MP3 converter free?

Yes. You can convert up to 50 files a day for free without creating an account.

Where are my files stored?

On servers in the EU, and only for 24 hours. After that they are deleted automatically.