Audio
What is a .aac file?
A .aac file is an Audio Data Transport Stream. This is an audio format.
How to open a .aac file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against Audio Data Transport Stream, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .aac file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .aac file travels over the web, servers label it with one of these MIME types:
audio/aacaudio/vnd.dlna.adtsThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .aac.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Data Transport Stream | — | audio/aac, audio/vnd.dlna.adts | fmt/1812 |