Q: What are the types and characteristics of audio formats?

The audio format is sometimes called the music file format, and there are various types of audio formats. You may be wondering which file format to save? Since the audio format that can be played is determined by the playback environment, the audio format is determined by what kind of playback device is being used.

If you want to enjoy music and original audio format on your smartphone, or if the smartphone can only play MP3, the conversion format should be MP3.

MP3

Sound quality: Similar to CD
Features: Loss compression

This is the most common audio format. It’s hard for people to hear it.

The reduced frequency and file size may lose their quality.

WAV A

Sound quality: Same as CD
Features: Uncompressed (without compression)

This is the standard audio format for Windows beeps, etc.

WMA

Sound quality: Similar to CD
Features: Loss compression

The audio format is used as a standard for Windows music, etc. It is difficult for people to hear. It has reduced the frequency and file size.

AAC

Sound quality: CD or higher
Features: Reversible pressure

It may also be used in high-resolution playback devices that are also used in DVDs, BDs, iTunes store songs, terrestrial broadcasting, and BS digital.

FLACK

Sound quality: CD or higher
Features: Loss compression

The audio format is used in high-resolution playback equipment.

OGG

Sound quality: Similar to MP3
Features: Loss compression

There are few compatible models. The audio format can be used by corporations without worrying about licensing.