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Convert AVI to AC3

Extract the audio from AVI videos and save it as AC3 — ideal for home theatre and surround sound.

  • 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 AVI to AC3

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Check that AC3 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 AC3 downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    AVI vs AC3

    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the AC3 file is far smaller than the AVI video.

    AVIAC3
    Full nameAudio Video InterleaveDolby Digital (AC-3)
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMicrosoftDolby Laboratories
    Introduced19921991
    Plays on iPhone✕ No◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes

    About AVI and AC3

    AVI: AVI is Microsoft's classic video format from the Windows 95 era. It is still used by older cameras, DVD players and Windows software.

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert AVI to AC3 on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your AVI, make sure AC3 is selected and tap Convert. The AC3 file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting AVI to AC3 reduce quality?
    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the AC3 file is far smaller than the AVI video.
    Can I convert only part of the AVI?
    Yes. Open Advanced options → Trim and enter a start and end time.
    Is this AVI to AC3 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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