Audio format
.aac
Lossy audio format with better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate.
- Category
- Audio
- Best for
- Apple ecosystem, streaming
- Extension
- .aac
When to use it
Use AAC when apple ecosystem, streaming. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the audio category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related audio formats