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Convert AAC to AU

Convert AAC to AU format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.

2 cores · low tier

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Format will be auto-detected

About these formats

Source

AAC

Advanced Audio Coding

Successor to MP3 with better quality at lower bitrates. Default audio for Apple devices, YouTube, and most streaming services.

Best for

StreamingApple devicesMobile audioYouTube

Advantages

  • + Better than MP3 per bitrate
  • + Streaming optimized
  • + Apple/YouTube standard

Limitations

  • Patent-encumbered
  • Slightly less universal than MP3
Target

AU

Sun/NeXT Audio

Simple audio format from Sun Microsystems. Originally used in Unix systems and Java audio. Typically stores µ-law compressed audio.

Best for

Unix/Java audioLegacy systemsSimple audio storage

Advantages

  • + Simple format
  • + Java support
  • + Compact for telephony

Limitations

  • Outdated
  • Low quality
  • Limited use