What Is an AAC File?
A file with the AACfile extensionis a MPEG-2 Advanced Audio Coding file.
It’s similar to theMP3audio format but includes some performance improvements.
Apple’s iTunes and iTunes Storeuse Advanced Audio Coding as their default encoding method for music files.
It’s also the standard audio format for many other devices and platforms.
How to Play an AAC File
you’re free to open an AAC file withiTunes.
UseFile>Add to Libraryon a Mac, orFile>Add File to LibraryorAdd Folder to Libraryin Windows.
You might need toinstall the FFmpeg library.
it’s possible for you to also use a dedicatedfree audio converter.
Still Can’t launch the File?
The AAC file extension shares some of the same letters as other file extensions used by unrelated file formats.
On a Mac, go toApple Music>Music>Preferences>Files>Import Settingsand chooseAAC.
In Windows, go toiTunes>Edit>Preferences>General>Import Settingsand chooseAAC.
AAC encoded audio files can have a variety of extensions including.m4a.
Even if the file extensions are different, the files types are identical and should sound the same.
