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MP3 Encoder for Mac

Convert a variety of audio formats to MP3.

$3.99
In English
3.0
Based on 5 user rates

MP3 Encoder overview

MP3 Encoder enables you to convert a variety of audio formats to MP3 using a simple front-end to the high-quality LAME encoder. MP3 Encoder can also be used as a simple MP3 tag editor!

Features
  • Supports Multi-Threading! Encode multiple MP3s at once, up to the number of processor cores your system has.
  • Reads and Writes Meta-data! Reads meta-data from the source file and writes it to the MP3 file. You can also enter your own meta-data via a pull-out drawer.
  • Converts songs bought on iTunes to MP3 and retains the metadata.
  • Edit metadata of existing MP3 files without re-encoding.
  • Also supports re-encoding exsting MP3 files.
  • MP3s are written to the same folder as the source file by default, but you can specify an alternate output folder in the preferences.
Currently supported source formats
  • AIF
  • WAV
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • M4A - Apple Lossless
  • M4A - AAC
  • MP4 - AAC
  • WMA
  • RA - Real Audio
  • RM - Real Media

Note: WMA Lossless and DRM Protected files are not supported.

What’s new in version 2.18.0

Version 2.18.0:
  • Support for Dark Mode
  • Update WavPack to 5.1.0, adding support for WavPack DSD files
  • Update LAME to 3.100
  • Update FLAC to 1.3.3
  • Update Ogg to 1.3.4
  • Other minor bug and cosmetic fixes.
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MP3 Encoder for Mac

$3.99
In English
Version 2.18.0
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3.0

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Markoh
Markoh
Jun 22 2014
2.16
0.0
Jun 22 2014
0.0
Version: 2.16
Why pay money when you can use FREE apps that do so much more? Just search for "XLD" here at MacUpdate.
GeogProf
GeogProf
Jun 20 2013
2.14
0.0
Jun 20 2013
0.0
Version: 2.14
There are soooo many apps that convert audio files to MP3 and a whole lot more that are FREE, easy to use, and even produce higher quality output. Just check out any of the apps in the Similar Software section on this page or search MacUpdate for 'audio converter' or something similar. It's shameful to charge $4 for this LAME (pardon the pun), one trick pony app when so many much better and more feature-rich free alternatives exist. BTW, MP3 is an anachronistic, halfassed, low quality audio codec. The codec created specifically to replace MP3 is called AAC (Advanced Audio Codec), and it produces substantially higher fidelity output at lower nitrates. Give it a try and join the 21st century.
hwgray
hwgray
Mar 15 2012
2.12
0.0
Mar 15 2012
0.0
Version: 2.12
Personally, I've never wanted to convert anything to mp3. But, if there are people who do want to do that, WTF? Let them. They don't need to justify their actions to other people. Why is it anyone else's business? You haters sound like those trolls who whine because there are people who value giving up the bucks for a Macintosh over putting together a $500 Linux box in their basement.
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
2.11.1
2.0
Feb 18 2012
2.0
Version: 2.11.1
I tried this but it the results are not always good. Sometimes even very bad. I figured out when you are encoding more then one file at the same time it creates audible artifacts. No support for metadata is bad.
Akrobat
Akrobat
Jan 25 2012
2.10
5.0
Jan 25 2012
5.0
Version: 2.10
Good Player. Does what it says and works well. Ignore the negative sheeple comments below. They can't handle simple, good software and seem to believe that iTunes is the answer to everything. Kudos to developer.
mickydrew
mickydrew
Oct 23 2014
3.0
Oct 23 2014
3.0
Version: null
Spike Jones
Spike Jones
Mar 15 2012
2.0
Mar 15 2012
2.0
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
2.0
Feb 18 2012
2.0
Version: null
Macs007
Macs007
Feb 6 2012
3.0
Feb 6 2012
3.0
Version: null
Akrobat
Akrobat
Jan 25 2012
5.0
Jan 25 2012
5.0
Version: null