How to Convert AC3 to MP3 on Mac

AC3 stands for Audio Coding 3, which is a file extension created by the Dolby Labs and used for BluRay, DVD, and other types of digital video formats. Unfortunately, you might always encounter incompatible issues that AC3 cannot be played. To avoid such a problem, the best way to play AC3 files is to convert it to MP3, the most widely-used audio format in the market. In the following, we'd like to show you how to convert AC3 to MP3 in detail.

• Part 1. Best AC3 to MP3 Converter to Convert AC3 to MP3
• Part 2. External Knowledge for AC3 to MP3 Conversion

Part 1. Best AC3 to MP3 Converter to Convert AC3 to MP3

To convert AC3 to MP3 format on Mac, you need reliable software that allows you to enjoy the full extent of its format. Then Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) is the most suitable and reliable software for converting AC3 to MP3 format among all converters available in the market. It is so professional in converting all types of audio in AC3, MP3, WMA, FLAC, CDA, OGG, AAC, etc. that even converts AC3 to MP3 without sacrificing any audio quality.

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Step-by-Step Guide for How to Convert AC3 to MP3 on Mac

There're both Windows and Mac versions of Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) for you to convert AC3 to MP3. They function almost the same, and the tutorial below take the Mac version for example. Now following the 3 major steps, and you'll be able to play the AC3 file without any hassle.

Step 1 Import AC3 File

Click to load your desired AC3 audio files to the program, or directly through a drag and drop way.

Step 2 Select MP3 as Output Format

Click the down arrow sign from the Output Format section to expand the output format list, then choose Audio > MP3 and then select a resolution in the right.

Step 3 Convert AC3 to MP3

Hit Convert or Start All to initiate AC3 to MP3 conversion immediately. When the conversion completes, just switch to the Finished tab or click the File Location folder in the bottom to get the converted .mp3 audio files.

Part 2. External Knowledge for AC3 to MP3 Conversion

Apart from the professional Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) mentioned above, you can refer to the following converter tools as well.

1. Free Audio Converter: It enables you to support all types of popular formats, and it is known as one of the best converter found on the net today. It creates a superior MP3 quality through the help of an MP3 LAME encoder.
2. TAudioConverter: This is a multithreaded audio extractor/converter that converts any type of audio format. It can apply different effects to the audio streams as it extracts an audio stream from video files.

Now you must have a clear idea of AC3 to MP3 conversion. To conclude, a single AC3 file and a small AC3 file online converter can be a better option to save from costs, but if you have multiple and large AC3 files, a desktop converter like Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) would definitely be your top choice.