This list of free MP3 encoder and converter software have a important role, and perhaps without any to download, then the MP3 format known to millions of people for enjoyment probably would be non existent. The average CD audio format for a 3 minute song is about 32 MB in file size. However MP3 encoder software can compress the song to about 3mb or about 10 % of the original, usually with marginal loss in quality. Based on our hearing judgment, the MP3 algorithms can largely eliminate - what we can't hear, a sound that is relatively quieter than another sound when played together, and what sound that we can hear better than other sounds. Encoders essentially remove what we don't need to hear, based largely on perceptual coding.
These free software encoders and converter downloads, take advantage of our perception of hearing, and hence can produce acceptable quality MP3's for listening. The quality depends on the bitrate (often 128 Kbps) but higher can be applied for increased quality, but also increased file size. Most encoders convert WAV format to MP3, but include other formats, e.g. WMA to MP3. Popular encoder engines are Lame, but there is also Xing, BladeEnc, and Fraunhofer encoders.
Though the following software encoders and converters are free, but may become shareware, re-branded, pro versions, etc, and hence in future, might not be hosted at their current web sites, download portals, etc. Best to use their title names to find a site to download the free MP3 software. Note that some MP3/Audio Editors, and CD rippers include encoders either direct from the CD, and stand alone MP3/WAV files.
Lame: Well known freeware file (lame.exe or lame_enc.dll) required for certain software to allow encoding.
Lame-Front End: Applies a graphical interface for the Lame Encoder/decoder engine, with basic and advanced mode. Converts various formats to MP3 and re-encode with different settings. lame 3.97 is included within this free software.
Free MP3 Encoder/Converter (By Pianosoft): Fast easy to use and can be applied to Winamp. Adjustable bit rates, CPU priority management, supports mono, stereo and joint stereo modes and more.
Free M4a to MP3 Converter (by Maniac Tools): Popular iTunes free download to convert from M4A/M4B and AAC files to MP3. Has a built in player, auto tags from originals, and is multi-language.
BonkEnc: Encoder, CD ripper, and converter for various formats. The software supports the free CDDB/FreeDB online CD database and also CD Text. Has auto tag feature, and multi-language support.
Free Audio Converter CS: Easy to process a range of formats, with a play list to enable play mode. Can query the CDDB database for download, and configure basic, expert, encoders, CDRip, plugins, tags, and more.
Shuangs Audio Joiner: Free basic software to join multiple formats (WAV, WMA, and MP3) to convert to a chosen format.
WinX Free iPhone Video Converter: Extracts audio MP3, and quickly and easily converts various video formats - ASF, DIVX, MP4, 3GP, WMV, ASF, AVI, and more.
Shaungs WAV to MP3 Converter: A good free MP3 conversion tool. With it's standard audio compressed encoder it can convert WAV into high quality MP3, WMA and OGG files quickly.
FiRe-ripper: Fast ripper and real time encoder, with various setting including choice of constant and variable bit rates. Supports jitter correction.
X2X Free Audio Converter: Simple to use Audio and Video extractor and converter from MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, and OGG. For video can convert from AVI, MPEG, MOV, MP4, and others into the above audio formats, at different quality or bit rates at 4 levels, e.g. 64Kbit to 256Kbit at 48000 HZ, Stereo format.
WAV to MP3 Encoder (By MThree): converts to 40 different bit rates, 3 sampling rates, and 2 channels. This software can also convert to custom sizes for portable MP3 players.
Free MP3 WMA OGG Converter: Similar to Shaungs, can convert between multiple formats.
Eufony Free OGG MP3 Converter: Small software download of a powerful audio converter for OGG to MP3 and MP3 to OGG. Convert OGG to MP3 and MP3 to OGG.
Free Mp3 WMA Converter: Another multiple format converter between common formats. Also includes CD to MP3 ripper.
Switch File Format Converter 1.42: Good download software to support a range of formats, different bit rates, different codecs, plays tracks, import play list, normalizes audio, and can be run from the command line.
K-Lite Codec Pack: Useful collection of codecs and related tools to encode/encode audio and video. Choose from basic, standard, and the full pack. Constantly kept up to date, tested, and customizable to install what you really require.
Codec Pack Advanced 7.8.0 (Cole 2k Media at http://www.cole2k.net/): This advanced pack can encode/decode various audio and video formats.
Windows Essential Codec Pack: Comprehensive software download codec pack for audio, video, and flash files. Includes an update facility.
"Super" Media File Converter (erightsoft): Simplified Universal Player Encoder, renderer: Supports many formats including video: 3gp/3g2 (Nokia, , Sony, Ericsson, etc) avi, asf, avi (DivX, H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4, Xvid, etc), dat, flc, flv (Flash) , mkv, mpg (mpeg I, mpeg II), mov (H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4 etc) mp4 (H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4), qt, rm, ram, ogg rmvb, (Play Station), swf (Flash), ts (HDTV), vob, wmv, etc. Just too much!
These free software encoders and converter downloads, take advantage of our perception of hearing, and hence can produce acceptable quality MP3's for listening. The quality depends on the bitrate (often 128 Kbps) but higher can be applied for increased quality, but also increased file size. Most encoders convert WAV format to MP3, but include other formats, e.g. WMA to MP3. Popular encoder engines are Lame, but there is also Xing, BladeEnc, and Fraunhofer encoders.
Though the following software encoders and converters are free, but may become shareware, re-branded, pro versions, etc, and hence in future, might not be hosted at their current web sites, download portals, etc. Best to use their title names to find a site to download the free MP3 software. Note that some MP3/Audio Editors, and CD rippers include encoders either direct from the CD, and stand alone MP3/WAV files.
Lame: Well known freeware file (lame.exe or lame_enc.dll) required for certain software to allow encoding.
Lame-Front End: Applies a graphical interface for the Lame Encoder/decoder engine, with basic and advanced mode. Converts various formats to MP3 and re-encode with different settings. lame 3.97 is included within this free software.
Free MP3 Encoder/Converter (By Pianosoft): Fast easy to use and can be applied to Winamp. Adjustable bit rates, CPU priority management, supports mono, stereo and joint stereo modes and more.
Free M4a to MP3 Converter (by Maniac Tools): Popular iTunes free download to convert from M4A/M4B and AAC files to MP3. Has a built in player, auto tags from originals, and is multi-language.
BonkEnc: Encoder, CD ripper, and converter for various formats. The software supports the free CDDB/FreeDB online CD database and also CD Text. Has auto tag feature, and multi-language support.
Free Audio Converter CS: Easy to process a range of formats, with a play list to enable play mode. Can query the CDDB database for download, and configure basic, expert, encoders, CDRip, plugins, tags, and more.
Shuangs Audio Joiner: Free basic software to join multiple formats (WAV, WMA, and MP3) to convert to a chosen format.
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WinX Free iPhone Video Converter: Extracts audio MP3, and quickly and easily converts various video formats - ASF, DIVX, MP4, 3GP, WMV, ASF, AVI, and more.
Shaungs WAV to MP3 Converter: A good free MP3 conversion tool. With it's standard audio compressed encoder it can convert WAV into high quality MP3, WMA and OGG files quickly.
FiRe-ripper: Fast ripper and real time encoder, with various setting including choice of constant and variable bit rates. Supports jitter correction.
X2X Free Audio Converter: Simple to use Audio and Video extractor and converter from MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, and OGG. For video can convert from AVI, MPEG, MOV, MP4, and others into the above audio formats, at different quality or bit rates at 4 levels, e.g. 64Kbit to 256Kbit at 48000 HZ, Stereo format.
WAV to MP3 Encoder (By MThree): converts to 40 different bit rates, 3 sampling rates, and 2 channels. This software can also convert to custom sizes for portable MP3 players.
Free MP3 WMA OGG Converter: Similar to Shaungs, can convert between multiple formats.
Eufony Free OGG MP3 Converter: Small software download of a powerful audio converter for OGG to MP3 and MP3 to OGG. Convert OGG to MP3 and MP3 to OGG.
Free Mp3 WMA Converter: Another multiple format converter between common formats. Also includes CD to MP3 ripper.
Switch File Format Converter 1.42: Good download software to support a range of formats, different bit rates, different codecs, plays tracks, import play list, normalizes audio, and can be run from the command line.
K-Lite Codec Pack: Useful collection of codecs and related tools to encode/encode audio and video. Choose from basic, standard, and the full pack. Constantly kept up to date, tested, and customizable to install what you really require.
Codec Pack Advanced 7.8.0 (Cole 2k Media at http://www.cole2k.net/): This advanced pack can encode/decode various audio and video formats.
Windows Essential Codec Pack: Comprehensive software download codec pack for audio, video, and flash files. Includes an update facility.
"Super" Media File Converter (erightsoft): Simplified Universal Player Encoder, renderer: Supports many formats including video: 3gp/3g2 (Nokia, , Sony, Ericsson, etc) avi, asf, avi (DivX, H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4, Xvid, etc), dat, flc, flv (Flash) , mkv, mpg (mpeg I, mpeg II), mov (H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4 etc) mp4 (H263, H263 +, H264, MPEG4), qt, rm, ram, ogg rmvb, (Play Station), swf (Flash), ts (HDTV), vob, wmv, etc. Just too much!
The above free encoder and converter software downloads are generally easy to operate, but maximum efficiency can be gained by tweaking any optional settings to generate a quality MP3 sound. Setting the bit rate to 128Kbps will generally produce a good sound output for regular use. Perhaps set to the higher 192Kbps if you are particular about a certain MP3 sound, and don't mind a larger file size.
To help distinguish between the two preceding bit rates, you can also set to variable bit rate (VBR) to automatically maximize encoding during more complex sound sectors (e.g. brass instruments). This will produce a more defined quality MP3 sound for some listeners to enjoy.
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Thanks for sharing the helpful article. It's will be best for m4a to mp3 converter.
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