Transcoding Audio
Basic transcoding guide for audio file using foobar2000
Transcoding means converting/encoding audio files from one format to another. In this guide, we will discuss the basics and procedures of transcoding audio files. For the transcoding, we will use foobar2000 but the process should be similar in other programs also.
Before starting
Read audio glossary before starting, if you don't have any idea what you are doing.
The Process
Read before transcoding
- Audio can't be legitimately transcoded to higher quality since you can't generate new details after compression has been applied. That's why you shouldn't transcode
- lossy into another lossy because you will lose more details during transcoding
- lossy into lossless since it will be just a waste of space & no audio quality improvement.
- Download and install Foobar2000 & encoder pack.
- (Optional) Add Georgia-ReBORN theme.
- Add your music library in the foobar2000.
- Now follow the video below
Standard Quality for Common Codecs
| Codec | Quality |
|---|---|
| FLAC | Lvl 8 |
| MP3 (VBR) | Lvl 0 |
| MP3 (CBR) | 320kbps |
| Ogg Vorbis | q10 |