🎧 Audio Format
Format breakdown:
MP3: Most compatible, small size, great for general sharing.
WAV: Uncompressed, high-quality, large file size.
AAC (M4A): Efficient compression, good sound quality, ideal for Apple devices.
ALAC (M4A Lossless): Apple’s lossless format preserves full audio detail.
FLAC: Open-source lossless format, great for archiving and audiophiles.
OGG (Vorbis): Compressed, flexible, often used for web playback.
Opus: Modern, versatile, excellent for both music and voice.
AIFF: Uncompressed, Apple’s equivalent to WAV, used in pro audio.
🎚️ Sample Rate (Hz)
Sample rate breakdown:
8,000 Hz: Very low quality, used for phone-call audio and basic speech.
16,000 Hz: Low quality, clearer speech for voice apps or compact recordings.
22,050 Hz: Low quality, mainly for voice or small files.
24,000 Hz: Mid-grade quality, decent clarity for podcasts or lightweight audio.
44,100 Hz: Standard CD quality, great for most uses.
48,000 Hz: Professional quality, best for syncing with video.
96,000 Hz: Ultra-high resolution audio used for professional studio work and detailed editing.
📊 Bitrate (kbps)
Bitrate (quality) breakdown:
32 kbps: Extremely small file size, very low quality.
64 kbps: Small file size, lower quality.
128 kbps: Standard quality, good for casual listening.
192 kbps: Higher quality, balanced file size.
256 kbps: Very good audio quality with a relatively efficient file size, great for most listeners and platforms.
320 kbps: Studio-level quality, ideal for music playback.
💡 Tip. For the best sound, choose MP3 at 320 kbps and 48,000 Hz, as this gives you studio-level quality while keeping your file size reasonable and compatible with nearly every device and platform.