SoundConverter is a graphical audio conversion application designed for the GNOME desktop. It uses the GStreamer multimedia framework, allowing it to read a wide range of formats, depending on the plugins installed on the system.
The application aims to make conversion straightforward, particularly when processing large collections of audio files. Users can add files and directories, select an output format and quality setting, and let SoundConverter handle the work. It can also extract audio tracks from supported video files without requiring a separate video editor.
SoundConverter provides options for organising converted files, helping users maintain a consistent music library without manually renaming tracks and folders.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Convert audio to Ogg Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC/M4A and WMA, depending on available GStreamer encoders.
- Use multithreaded processing to convert several files concurrently, with control over the number of parallel conversions.
- Apply automatic filename and directory naming patterns based on audio metadata.
- Convert entire folders of audio files in a single operation.
- Change the sample rate during conversion, with configurable rates for supported output formats.
- Choose encoding quality and format-specific settings.
- Extract audio from video containers supported by the installed GStreamer plugins.
- Display progress for individual files during conversion.
- Remove incomplete output files when a conversion is cancelled.
Website: soundconverter.org
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Developer: Gautier Portet and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
SoundConverter is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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