AIFF MP3 Converter FAQ

• How to choose AIFF files I will convert to MP3/WAV?
• How to convert AIFF to MP3 format?
• How to convert AIFF to WAV format?
• Does the software support changing volume of AIFF files when converting?
• Can I add ID3 tag to MP3 files when converting AIFF to MP3?
• Can I specify encoding parameters of destination MP3 file?
• Can I specify encoding parameters of destination WAV file?
• Can I specify a particular output folder?
• Does the software support creating directories to keep path of original AIFF files?
• What happens after I place an order?
• I have more questions - who should I write to?

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How to choose AIFF files I will convert to MP3/WAV?

There are 3 ways below.

1. Click "Add AIFF" button, choose one or more AIFF file(s) and then click Open;
2. Click "Add Folder" button, choose a folder, and then the program will search all AIFF files within the folder and add them to conversion list;
3. Drag and drop several AIFF files or folders onto the software main window, and then the software will add all selected AIFF files and all AIFF files within selected folders and subfolders.

How to convert AIFF to MP3 format?

Just 2-3 steps below.

1. Add AIFF files to conversion list;
2. [Optional] Set MP3 encoding parameters (e.g. sample frequency, bit rate, channels) and ID3 tag on Options dialog;
3. Click "Convert to MP3" button.

How to convert AIFF to WAV format?

Just 2-3 steps below.

1. Add AIFF files to conversion list;
2. [Optional] Set WAV encoding parameters (e.g. sample frequency, bits, channels) on Options dialog;
3. Click "Convert to WAV" button.

Does the software support changing volume when converting AIFF to MP3/WAV?

Yes, it does.

To change MP3 volume:

1. Add AIFF files to conversion list;
2. Click "Options" -> "MP3 Options" tab - > "Sound" section, check "Amplify / Reduce sound" and set a coefficient. The coefficient value is described below.
   • < 100% - Reduce sound
   • = 100% - No changes
   • > 100% - Amplify sound
   For example:
   
   • 50%: Reduce sound to half of original audio
   • 200%: Double sound of original audio
3. Click "Convert to MP3" button.

To change WAV volume:

1. Add AIFF files to conversion list;
2. Click "Options" -> "WAV Options" tab - > "Sound" section, check "Amplify / Reduce sound" and set a coefficient like MP3 options above.
3. Click "Convert to WAV" button.

Can I add ID3 tag to MP3 files when converting AIFF to MP3?

Yes, you can. Just click "Options" -> "MP3 Options" tab -> "ID3 tag" section, check "Add ID3 tag when converting AIFF to MP3", and then click the right button to edit ID3 tag information (e.g. title, artist, album, year, genre and comment).

At "Title" field, if you check "Name as file name (not include extension)", the program will set Title as file name when converting. For example: original file name is "Happy New Year.aiff", and then the title will be set as "Happy New Year" automatically.

Can I specify encoding parameters of destination MP3 file?

Sure. Click "Options" -> "MP3 Options" tab -> "MP3 Encoding Parameters" section, and then you can set the sample frequency, bit rate and channels. In general the bigger the sample frequency and bit rate are, the better the quality is.

• Sample Frequency: supports 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 12000 Hz, 16000 Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz, 32000 Hz, 44100 Hz and 48000 Hz.
• Bit Rate: supports 8 kbps, 16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 48 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 144 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps and 320 kbps.
• Channels: supports mono, stereo and joint-stereo.

You can also choose one of the following pre-set encoding options.

• 11025 Hz, 16 kbps, Mono (low quality, smaller file size)
• 22050 Hz, 32 kbps, Joint Stereo (OK quality, small size)
• 32000 Hz, 96 kbps, Joint Stereo (medium quality, normal size)
• 44100Hz, 128 kbps, Joint Stereo (close to CD-quality, large size)

* Note: the software uses LAME MP3 encoder.

Can I specify encoding parameters of destination WAV file?

Sure. Click "Options" -> "WAV Options" tab -> "WAV Encoding Parameters" section, and then you can set the sample frequency, bits and channels. Like MP3 options, the bigger the samples frequency is, the better the quality is. We recommend you choose "Auto" at "Encoding Options" as that will keep the original audio information.

• Sample Frequency: supports 6000 Hz, 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 12000 Hz, 16000 Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz, 32000 Hz, 44100 Hz, 48000 Hz, 88200 Hz and 96000 Hz.
• Bits: supports 8 bits and 16 bits.
• Channels: supports mono and stereo.

You can also choose one of the following pre-set encoding options.

• 11025 Hz, 8 bits, Mono (low quality, smaller file size)
• 22050 Hz, 16 bits, Stereo (OK quality, small size)
• 32000 Hz, 16 bits, Stereo (medium quality, normal size)
• 44100Hz, 16 bits, Stereo (high quality, large size

Can I specify a particular output folder?

Yes, you can. Click "Options" -> "Output Options" tab -> "Output Folder" section, choose "Specify output folder" at "Output Folder" combo-box and then click "Browse" button to choose an output folder.

Does the software support creating directories to keep path of original AIFF files?

Like question above, but you should check "Create folders according to path of source file", thus the program will create folders according to path of source file.

For example: Source file is "C:\Music\pop\track.aiff", specified output folder is "D:\Output", if the option is checked, then the output folder will be "D:\Output\C\Music\pop", the program will create folder "D:\Output\C\Music\pop" automatically.

What happens after I place an order?

You will receive an email confirming your order shortly after placing an order. Then, within 24 hours, you will receive the second email with your registration code, and instructions to get started! If you do not receive your registration code, please contact <support@hootech.com> as soon as possible.

I have more questions - who should I write to?

Please send your additional questions to support@hootech.com.