AC3 Converter

Dolby Digital surround-sound audio used on DVDs, Blu-rays and TV broadcasts.

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AC3 at a glance

Full nameDolby Digital (AC-3)
Typelossy
File extension.ac3
MIME typeaudio/ac3
DeveloperDolby Laboratories (1991)
Best forDVD authoring, home theatre and video production
CompatibilityDVD/Blu-ray players, AV receivers, smart TVs, VLC.
Bitrates96-640 kbps

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About AC3

What is a AC3 file?

AC3 (Dolby Digital (AC-3)) is a lossy audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories in 1991. Dolby Digital surround-sound audio used on DVDs, Blu-rays and TV broadcasts.

What is AC3 best for?

AC3 is best for DVD authoring, home theatre and video production.

What plays AC3 files?

DVD/Blu-ray players, AV receivers, smart TVs, VLC.

How big are AC3 files?

About ~2.9 MB at 384 kbps per minute of stereo audio.

How do I convert to AC3?

Drop your files above, make sure AC3 is selected and click Convert. It's free and works on any device.