fre:ac
Universal version latest seen at v1.1.7 · Reported by 26 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (5):
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fre:ac is a free, open-source audio converter and encoder that supports a wide variety of audio formats including MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, AAC, WMA, and many others. It is used by audiophiles, music enthusiasts, and casual users to batch-convert music libraries, re-encode audio files to different codecs or quality settings, and organize files. The app features tag editing, CD ripping capabilities, and integration with online databases for metadata lookup. fre:ac is cross-platform (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and relies on community donations for ongoing development.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon (Universal Binary) build of fre:ac has been confirmed running on real Macs in the Rosetta Check community. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should update to the latest version, which will deliver better performance and improved battery efficiency on M-series Macs. Download the current macOS build from the official fre:ac website, which automatically serves the appropriate architecture for your Mac. Installation and configuration carry over smoothly from any earlier version.
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