File Extension Database

Open AAC File

A file with the AAC extension is a type of MPEG-2 Advanced Audio Coding file.

It is similar to the MP3 audio format but includes some performance improvements.

iTunes and Apple's iTunes Music Store use the AAC format as the default encoding method for their music files.

It is also the standard audio format for Nintendo DSi and 3DS, PlayStation 3, DivX Plus Web Player, and other devices and platforms.

Advanced Audio Coding files can definitely use the AAC file extension, but are more commonly seen wrapped in the M4A file wrapper and thus often have the M4A file extension.

How to open or play an AAC file

You can open AAC file with almost any media player, such as iTunes, VLC, Media Player Classic (MPC-HC), Windows Media Player, MPlayer, Audials One.

The AAC file extension is similar, in extension, to AAE (Sidecar Image Format), AAF, AA (Generic CD Image), AAX (Audible Enhanced Audiobook), ACC (Graphics Accounts Data), and DAA files, but that doesn't mean that necessarily have nothing to do with each other or that can be opened with the same programs.

If you find that an application on your PC is trying to open the AAC file but it is the wrong application, or if you prefer another installed program to open AAC files, see your software's guide for more information.

Software to open an AAC file

Typical AAC application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"

Typical AAC mime types:

audio/aac

Frequently used application names to open AAC files:

QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.aac

How Can I Open AAC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AAC file is to find a AAC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AAC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AAC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AAC file opener then try to search online for "AAC viewer", "application to open AAC file" or "open AAC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AAC file

How Can I Open AAC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AAC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AAC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AAC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AAC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AAC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AAC file then try to search for "AAC viewer", "application to open AAC file" or "read AAC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AAC file

How Can I Open AAC File on Android

If you downloaded a AAC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AAC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AAC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AAC viewer", "AAC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AAC File on iPhone or iPad

To open AAC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AAC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AAC". This way you can find apps which can open AAC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AAC viewer" or "AAC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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