Video to AAC Converter
Drop your video and download its sound as a compact, high quality AAC file.
How to convert video to AAC
- Add your video. Drag and drop an MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV or other video into the box above, or tap Choose video.
- Set the options. Adjust the bitrate and start and end trim. The defaults already work well for most AAC conversions.
- Convert and download. Press Convert to AAC, watch the progress bar, then download your audio file. Click Convert another to do the next file.
What is AAC and why convert video to AAC?
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is the audio codec used by YouTube, Apple and most streaming services. This tool saves a raw .aac (ADTS) stream that players and editors read directly.
With this free video to AAC converter you can:
- Feed audio into apps that ask for raw AAC
- Keep streaming-quality audio from a clip
- Prepare audio for broadcast or streaming software
Pro tip: If a player will not open .aac files, use the M4A page, which wraps the same AAC audio in an MP4 container.
Features of our AAC converter
100% private
The video to AAC conversion runs inside your browser with WebAssembly. Your file is never uploaded to a server.
No signup, no watermark
Use the AAC converter as often as you like. There is no account, no email and no logo stamped on your file.
Works on any device
Convert on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Fine control
Change the bitrate and start and end trim before converting.
All input formats
Open MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, WMV, 3GP and most other video types.
Fast and free
No queue and no waiting for uploads, so short clips finish in seconds.
Why use our video to AAC tool?
Most online converters make you upload your video, wait in a queue and then download the result from their server. That wastes time and puts private footage on someone else’s computer. Our video to AAC converter does the work right in your browser, so it is faster for short clips and nothing is stored anywhere. When you close the tab, the file is gone.
Video to AAC FAQ
How do I convert a video to AAC?
Drop your video into the converter at the top of this page, adjust the bitrate and start and end trim, press Convert to AAC and download the result. It takes three steps and no account.
Is this video to AAC converter free?
Yes. The converter is completely free with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.
Is it safe? Are my videos uploaded?
No upload happens. The conversion runs locally in your browser using ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, so your video never leaves your device.
What is AAC used for?
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is the audio codec used by YouTube, Apple and most streaming services. This tool saves a raw .aac (ADTS) stream that players and editors read directly. People commonly use it to feed audio into apps that ask for raw AAC.
Which video formats can I convert to AAC?
You can convert MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, WMV, 3GP and most other common video files to AAC.
Is there a file size limit?
Large files work, but because everything runs on your device, very big videos (over 500 MB) need more memory and time. Trim long videos first for the fastest result.
Can I convert video to AAC on iPhone or Android?
Yes. The tool works in mobile Safari and Chrome. On iPhone the download goes to the Files app; on Android it goes to your Downloads folder.
Any tips for the best AAC result?
If a player will not open .aac files, use the M4A page, which wraps the same AAC audio in an MP4 container.