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Convert AC3 to OPUS

AC3 is great for home theatre and surround sound, but OPUS is the better choice for voice messages, calls and streaming at low bitrates. Convert AC3 to OPUS in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert AC3 to OPUS

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more AC3 files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that OPUS is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your OPUS downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    AC3 vs OPUS

    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    AC3OPUS
    Full nameDolby Digital (AC-3)Opus Audio
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byDolby LaboratoriesIETF / Xiph.Org
    Introduced19912012
    Plays on iPhone◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About AC3 and OPUS

    AC3: AC3 is Dolby Digital surround sound, used on DVDs, Blu-rays and TV broadcasts. It supports up to 5.1 channels.

    OPUS: Opus is a modern, highly efficient codec used by WhatsApp voice notes, Discord, Zoom and WebRTC calls. It sounds excellent even at very low bitrates.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert AC3 to OPUS on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your AC3, make sure OPUS is selected and tap Convert. The OPUS file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting AC3 to OPUS reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this AC3 to OPUS converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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