AAC vs MP3 — which segment format should I pick?
AAC (.aac) is the modern default — smaller files at the same quality. MP3 (.mp3) maximizes legacy player compatibility.
Drop a podcast or audio file and we'll package it into an audio-only HLS VOD: master.m3u8 + media playlist + segments. Pick AAC or MP3 segment format. Output is zipped for one-click hosting.
AAC (.aac) is the modern default — smaller files at the same quality. MP3 (.mp3) maximizes legacy player compatibility.
Currently single rendition. Multi-bitrate audio HLS is rare in practice; let us know if you need it.
Output files are kept in browser memory until packaging. 2-hour podcasts are typically fine; multi-hour audiobooks may need a chunked workflow.
ID3v2 chapter markers are not currently preserved.
No. Output is plain HLS audio.
Chrome 105+, Edge 105+, Safari 16.4+, Firefox 130+. WebCodecs is required.