| Version | 5.5 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | D.R. Software |
| Release date | Nov 8, 2008 |
| Date added | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Os requirements | Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT |
| Requirements | Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server |
| Total downloads | 9,739 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
Audio Converter Command-Line Tool lets you convert audio files and CD audio tracks to WMA, MP3, WAV, OGG, and AIFF files from the command line. It also can be used to automate the conversion of audio files. It has a mute option to suppress any output other than error messages. The program also can normalize volume, rip audio CDs to one of its supported output formats, encode specific portions of a file, and query the CDDB to retrieve CD-track listings.
Version 5.5 now converts AAC, MP4, OGG, RealAudio, FLAC, Monkey's APE, and AC3 file formats.
Review
This audio-conversion tool is only appropriate for those comfortable with writing code, but even those folks might gripe about the stingy trial restriction and high price. The program doesn't necessarily have an interface in the traditional sense of the word; instead, you'll mainly see an MS-DOS-type box that tells you how to string together commands to rip CDs or convert existing music files to WAV, WMA, MP3, or AIFF formats. For instance
f, --output-format=
selects the output format, whereas
-u, --cddb
searches the Web for track information. Audio Converter Command-Line Tool does boast a few features we don't always see in conversion applications, including a normalization tool and a file merger. In our tests, the program did its job without incident, but the fact the demo only will convert or rip three quarters of any given track makes it tough for us to get excited about it, particularly since free audio-conversion apps are readily available. Still, if you're too busy programming to use a traditional audio app, this utility will be right up your alley.
