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... files, I get the error: "This version of Audacity was not compiled with QuickTime files support." I installed the 64-bit version of the FFmpeg library. I was still getting the same error so I went to manually located the FFmpeg library for Audacity, but it had already automatically detected ...

... the correct length and plays the file correctly. At least that gives us another workaround. Correct me, but all these tests are running through FFMpeg, right? The audio data runs through FFmpeg and is encoded my FFmpeg. As indicated by changing the file extension, there's nothing wrong with ...

Correct me, but all these tests are running through FFMpeg, right? Plain Audacity has no idea what an AAC file is.

Koz

I know everyone is placing the blame on iTunes Maybe not universally. Audacity (as far as I know) won't make an M4A file. It needs the FFMpeg helper software. I believe there is a new FFMpeg for use with the new 64-bit version of Audacity 2.3.1. I think we mentioned already 789:57:13 number ...

I didn't find a way to open the MP4 Skype file directly into Audacity. You could try to install the FFMpeg add-on software. FFMpeg expands the number of file types that Audacity will open and make. Scroll down to Optional Downloads. https://www.audacityteam.org/download/windows/ ...

... I think it should be, and I expect that it will eventually, but higher priority is extending the file format options (such as supporting FFmpeg file types, and allowing bit-rates to be specified). Since im not planning to edit the audiofile it seems the best solution for me is to use ...

... would expect its not the top priority on the development. Since im not planning to edit the audiofile it seems the best solution for me is to use ffmpeg directly via cli or im mistaken?

... manually (with "Custom Mix" enabled in Preferences: https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/import_export_preferences.html) If you have FFmpeg for Audacity installed, you can export as AC3 using the "Export2" command. Note that this command requires that you set the full output ...

... files are 160kbps. additional: Is it possible to export via chain in aac or ac3? I find no appropriate task in "edit chain". a custom ffmpeg export would be nice to have too. additional2: As i'm writing this i experiemt further and just updated from 2.2.2 to 2.3.1. at least i have ...

Thank you for the video. But I've already done that. In my preferences, under FFmpeg there is a location already. Here's what is listed: FFmpeg Import/Export Library FFmpeg Library Version: F(55.33.100),C(55.52.102),U(52.66.100) However, despite already having ...