Does FFmpeg support AAC?

FFmpeg supports two AAC-LC encoders ( aac and libfdk_aac ) and one HE-AAC (v1/2) encoder ( libfdk_aac ). The license of libfdk_aac is not compatible with GPL, so the GPL does not permit distribution of binaries containing incompatible code when GPL-licensed code is also included.

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How do I enable Libfdk AAC in FFmpeg?

You need to explicitly configure the build with –enable-libfdk-aac . The library is also incompatible with GPL, so if you allow the use of GPL, you should configure with –enable-gpl –enable-nonfree –enable-libfdk-aac .

How do I use Apple AAC encoder?

Set custom import settings using AAC Encoder

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, click General, then click Import Settings.
Choose AAC Encoder from the Import Using pop-up menu.
Choose Custom from the Setting pop-up menu.
Select the settings available for your encoding format:

Which AAC codec is best?

ACC is currently the best audio codec for professional broadcasting. We believe that AAC is the best audio codec for most situations. AAC is supported by a wide range of devices and software platforms, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

What codecs does FFmpeg support?

FFmpeg supports, among others, the following:

AIFF.
ASF.
AVI and also input from AviSynth.
BFI.
CAF.
FLV.
GIF.
GXF, General eXchange Format, SMPTE 360M.

Does AAC support 5.1 audio?

AAC’s improvements over MP3 Improvements include: more sample rates (from 8 to 96 kHz) than MP3 (16 to 48 kHz); up to 48 channels (MP3 supports up to two channels in MPEG-1 mode and up to 5.1 channels in MPEG-2 mode); arbitrary bit rates and variable frame length.

Is AAC stereo surround sound?

AAC gives you 5.1 surround sound and is the audio standard on DVD’s and the American digital TV-audio standard (ATSC 2.0).

Is AAC good for Apple?

Apple Music streams in AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) format at 256Kbps. AAC is an extremely high-quality format, and is easily better than higher bit-rate mp3 recordings.

Is AAC 256 lossless?

A higher bit rate is better, so a 256 kbps MP3 or AAC file is better than a 128 kbps file. However, with lossless files, this isn’t true. The bit rate of a lossless file depends on the density and the volume of its music.