Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .aac file [ add info ]
AAC files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing AAC file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with AAC extension. However, it should be remembered that AAC file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Advanced Audio Coding Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning AAC files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with AAC extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.aac file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 Apple iTunes Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate Media Player Classic VideoLAN VLC media player Roxio Creator 2011 RealNetworks RealPlayer MPlayer |
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Apple iTunes VideoLAN VLC media player Roxio Toast 10 Titanium RealNetworks RealPlayer MPlayer |
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VideoLAN VLC media player RealNetworks RealPlayer MPlayer XMMS with AAC plugin |
If AAC file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a AAC file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open AAC file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing AAC in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit AAC format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.