Convert M4B to AC3
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M4BAC3Re-encoding
Converting between two lossy formats (M4B → AC3) involves re-encoding, which may cause additional quality loss. For best results, convert from the original source file when possible.
About M4B
M4B
MPEG-4 Audiobook
M4B is an audiobook format based on MPEG-4. It supports chapters, bookmarks, and is the standard format for iTunes and Audible audiobooks.
Extension
.m4b
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Released
2001
Compression
LossyTypical Use Cases
AudiobooksPodcasts with chaptersLong-form audio content
Pros
- • Chapter support
- • Bookmark support
- • Good compression
Cons
- • Limited to Apple ecosystem
- • Not universal
- • Requires specific players
About AC3
AC3
Dolby Digital Audio Codec 3
AC3 (Dolby Digital) is a surround sound audio format commonly used in DVDs, Blu-rays, and digital television broadcasting.
Extension
.ac3
Developed By
Dolby Laboratories
Released
1991
Compression
LossyTypical Use Cases
DVD audioBlu-rayDigital TVHome theater
Pros
- • Surround sound support
- • Industry standard for video
- • Good compression
Cons
- • Lossy compression
- • Requires licensing
- • Not for music distribution