Format conversion
You can convert tracks to a different audio format (using ffmpeg). Tags and embedded cover art carry over, and progress is shown.
Screenshots to be added
Converting
Section titled “Converting”- Right-click a track (multiple selection supported) and choose “Convert to…”.
- Choose the format, bitrate, and output destination.
- If needed, enable “Add to library after conversion.”
- Start the conversion and progress is displayed.
The dialog can be closed with Esc, and it supports initial focus and confirming with Enter.
Supported formats
Section titled “Supported formats”| Format | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Lossy | Bitrate selectable |
| AAC | Lossy | Bitrate selectable |
| Opus | Lossy | Bitrate selectable |
| FLAC | Lossless | |
| ALAC | Lossless | |
| WAV | Uncompressed |
For lossy formats (MP3 / AAC / Opus), you can choose the bitrate.
Output destination and adding to the library
Section titled “Output destination and adding to the library”- You can specify an output folder.
- If you enable “Add to library,” the converted files are imported into the library as-is (the converted files stay in the output folder you specified, and the placement rules of the organize folder are not applied).
During conversion, the library’s tags and embedded cover art carry over to the new file.
About ffmpeg
Section titled “About ffmpeg”Conversion uses ffmpeg as an external process.
- Windows — ffmpeg is not bundled; it is fetched and cached automatically on first use.
The resolution order is: cache in
%LOCALAPPDATA%→ (legacy bundled resource) → PATH → if none, download from upstream (BtbN). ffmpeg is retained even when you update the app. - macOS / Linux — uses the ffmpeg on your PATH (please install it separately).