AAC File Extension

Programs that support AAC files

• Windows ³⁸
• Mac OS ¹³
• Linux ⁵
• Android ¹

Windows

• VLC media player
• ALLPlayer
• Adobe Soundbooth
• Helium
• WMAConvert Platinum
• Windows Media
• UltraMixer
• MPlayer
• Audacity
• KORG AudioGate
• Apple iTunes
• Winamp
• RealPlayer
• MediaMonkey
• Foobar2000
• Helium Music Manager
• Aimersoft DRM Media Converter
• DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
• Freemake Audio Converter
• AVS Audio Converter
• Any Audio Converter
• Nero Recode
• Icecream Media Converter
• Ultimate DVD Converter
• Xrecode
• SUPER 3D Video Converter
• Nero Vision Express
• MediaCoder
• WinX Video Converter
• iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
• ImTOO DPG Converter
• TAudioConverter
• Fre:ac
• Ultimate Video Converter
• Freemake Video Converter
• BonkEnc Audio Encoder
• Switch Audio File Converter Software
• Xilisoft iPod Rip

Mac OS

• iTunes
• UltraMixer
• MPlayer
• Audacity
• Play
• VLC media player
• Roxio Toast Titanium
• Elmedia Player
• Aimersoft Video Converter
• Tiny Audio Converter
• DM1 - The Drum Machine
• Movavi Audio Converter
• FLAC2Mac

Linux

• Xine
• Audacity
• MPlayer
• UltraMixer
• VLC media player

Android

• VLC media player

How to open a AAC file?

If you cannot open a AAC file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

VLC media player, iTunes and ALLPlayer are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with AAC files. To set up the newest version of Adobe Soundbooth on your device, simply go to the official Adobe website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Adobe Soundbooth as the default app for AAC files.

Set Adobe Soundbooth as the default AAC handler

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

1. Right click on your AAC file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
2. In the pop-up window, find and select the Adobe Soundbooth application from the available options;
3. Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening AAC files.

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

1. Right click or use Control + left click on the desired AAC file to launch the file options menu;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
4. In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Adobe Soundbooth. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

How to edit a AAC file?

Editing AAC files requires installing professional software that lets you open and edit audio files. Online editors have more limitations compared to dedicated Advanced Audio Coding Format programs.

List of Top AAC editors 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended AAC editors.

Convert to and from AAC

If you struggle with a AAC file, consider converting it to alternative formats such as AVI, MOV, WAV, MP3, WMA or other similar file types.

Converting a AAC file may not fully retain all functionality, but it is generally possible to return it to the original format.

iTunes, Aimersoft DRM Media Converter and DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate are offline tools that convert AAC files to other formats seamlessly and without quality loss.

Convert AAC to other file formats

• AAC to AVI
• AAC to WAV
• AAC to OGG
• AAC to APE
• AAC to TEX
• AAC to 3GP

Converting Files to AAC Format

• OGG to AAC
• 3GA to AAC
• MPC to AAC
• WAV to AAC
• MIDI to AAC
• MP4 to AAC

Effective solutions for AAC file problems

If you encounter issues with AAC files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.