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SoXqaac
Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0 and LGPL licences.

 Free

Free to download, with source published on GitHub.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, Command line
  • Converts between many audio file formats
  • Applies effects and filters during conversion
  • Uses Apple's AAC encoder on Windows
  • Encodes both AAC and ALAC
  • Command line only, with no graphical interface
  • Infrequent releases
  • Command line only, no graphical interface
  • Windows only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later License: Public Domain
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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