MP3 to AU Convert Online Free MP3 to AU converter

How to convert MP3 to AU?

You can convert MP3 files to AU format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the MP3 and AU formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support MP3 and AU files and can also save them in new file formats.

MP3 File Type

The MP3 file extension stands for MPEG-3 Audio Layer 3. MP3 is a type of compressed digital audio file format that can be played on many different types of media players and other devices that support audio playback. The MP3 audio format uses the MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 encoded audio, which is then encoded using a lossy compression technique to reduce the file size by 50–60% depending on the quality chosen and the encoder's settings. MP3 files usually have a bitrate between 128–320 kbps and average duration of 4-8 minutes per track.

AU File Type

Audio files can be opened with AU file extension. It is a file format that is widely used by audio software to store digital audio data. This format is an open standard, but other software are not required to support it. The Audio File Format was created in 1982 by Daniel J. Reed, who founded Audiotex, Inc. Audiotex published Audiotex specification in 1984 and the first Audio File Format was released in 1985. This specification has been updated several times since then, including Audiotex 2 specification in 1989 and Audiotex 3 specification in 1995. AU file type is supported by the following audio editors: Reaper, Sound Forge Pro 11+, Audition 1+