Foobar2000:Converter - Revision history

Thorna at 17:37, 5 March 2023

2023-03-05T17:37:14Z

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	\| stable_release = 1.6.14		\| stable_release = 1.6.16
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	\| preview_release =		\| preview_release = 2.0 beta26
	\| preview_release_date =		\| preview_release_date = 2022-02-27
	\| foobar2000_minimum = 1.1		\| foobar2000_minimum = 1.1
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Thorna at 15:04, 7 January 2023

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Beardgoggles: Expanded info on output formats.

2019-12-01T13:27:49Z

Expanded info on output formats.

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	{{panel\|This page contains information specific to the new Converter included with foobar2000 versions 1.1 and newer. For older versions of foobar2000, see [[foobar2000:Preferences:Converter\|Preferences:Converter]].\|color=yellow}}		{{foobar Component Infobox
	~~{{Foobar~~ Component Infobox
	\| name = Converter		\| name = Converter
	\| module_name = foo_converter		\| module_name = foo_converter
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	}}		}}
			{{panel\|This page contains information specific to the new Converter included with foobar2000 versions 1.1 and newer. For older versions of foobar2000, see [[foobar2000:Preferences:Converter\|Preferences:Converter]].\|color=yellow}}
	The '''Converter''' component is included with foobar2000 installers, and allows you to convert your audio files to other file formats.		The '''Converter''' component is included with foobar2000 installers, and allows you to convert your audio files to other file formats.

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	==Supported file formats==		==Supported file formats==
			[[File:foobar2000 converter setup - choose output file format.png\|thumb\|Choose output file format window.]]
	===Input file formats===		===Input file formats===
	The converter supports any formats playable by your foobar2000 configuration, natively or through optional input components.		The converter supports any formats playable by your foobar2000 configuration, natively or through optional input components.
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	====Native====		====Native====
	The following output formats are available "out of the box":		The following output formats are available "out of the box":
			* [[AIFF]]
			* [[AU\|AU/SND]]
	* [[WAV]]		* [[WAV]]
	* [[Wave64]]		* [[Wave64]]
	* [[AIFF]]
	* [[AU\|AU/SND]]
	====Additional====		====Additional====
	* [[AAC\|AAC~~/MP4~~]] - ~~using~~ [[Nero AAC]] encoder - command-line encoder executable (~~neroAacEnc~~.exe) required		* [[AAC]]
			** [[Apple AAC]] - command-line encoder executable (qaac.exe) and [[iTunes]] required
			** [[Nero AAC]] - command-line encoder executable (neroAacEnc.exe) required
			** [[Fraunhofer FDK AAC]] - compiled FDK AAC library required
			** Winamp [[FhG AAC]] - command-line encoder executable (fhgaacenc.exe) and [[Winamp]] required
			* [[Apple Lossless]] - command-line encoder executable ([[refalac\|refalac.exe]]) required
	* [[FLAC]] - command-line encoder executable (flac.exe) required		* [[FLAC]] - command-line encoder executable (flac.exe) required
	* [[MP3]] - using [[LAME]] - command-line encoder executable (lame.exe) required		* [[MP3]] - using [[LAME]] - command-line encoder executable (lame.exe) required
	* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required		* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required
	* [[Ogg Vorbis]] - command-line encoder executable (~~OggEnc~~.exe) required		* [[Ogg Vorbis]] - command-line encoder executable ([[oggenc\|oggenc.exe]]) required
			* [[Opus]] - command-line encoder executable (opusenc.exe) required
	* [[WavPack]] - command-line encoder executable (wavpack.exe) required		* [[WavPack]] - command-line encoder executable (wavpack.exe) required

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	: This section defines how the converter handles file name conflicts with existing files. It can either overwrite the existing file or skip the file. If "Ask" is selected the converter will display a dialog window each time a file name conflict occurs during conversion. If "Skip" or "Overwrite" is selected it will always skip or overwrite files.		: This section defines how the converter handles file name conflicts with existing files. It can either overwrite the existing file or skip the file. If "Ask" is selected the converter will display a dialog window each time a file name conflict occurs during conversion. If "Skip" or "Overwrite" is selected it will always skip or overwrite files.
	; Output style and file name formatting		; Output style and file name formatting
	: This section defines whether each track is converted to a separate file or multiple tracks are put into one file. The name format for both the single-track and the multi-track options allows the use of / (forward slash) or \ (backward slash) to generate subfolders inside the chosen root folder.		: This section defines whether each track is converted to a separate file or multiple tracks are put into one file. The name format for both the single-track and the multi-track options allows the use of {{code\|/}} (forward slash) or {{code\|\}} (backward slash) to generate subfolders inside the chosen root folder.
	:; Convert each track to an individual file		:; Convert each track to an individual file
	:: Like the name of the option suggests the converter will generate one output file for each selected tracks. Selecting "..." on the right side of the window will open the File Name Pattern Selector.		:: Like the name of the option suggests the converter will generate one output file for each selected tracks. Selecting {{button\|...}} on the right side of the window will open the File Name Pattern Selector.
	:; Generate multi-track files		:; Generate multi-track files
	:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying [[cue sheet]] file (.cue) for each multi-track file.		:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying [[cue sheet]] file (.cue) for each multi-track file.
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	==See also==		==See also==
			* [[Foobar2000:Free Encoder Pack\|Free Encoder Pack]]
	* [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs\|Ripping CDs with foobar2000]]		* [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs\|Ripping CDs with foobar2000]]

Korth: /* Destination */ added File Name Pattern Selector

2019-11-12T01:13:11Z

Destination: added File Name Pattern Selector

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	===Destination===		===Destination===
	[[File:foobar2000 converter setup destination.png\|thumb\|Destination subpage.]]		[[File:foobar2000 converter setup destination.png\|thumb\|Destination subpage.]]
			[[File:Foobar2000 converter setup file name pattern selector.png\|thumb\|File Name Pattern Selector]]

	The Destination subpage defines how and where the converter generates the output files.		The Destination subpage defines how and where the converter generates the output files.
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	: This section defines whether each track is converted to a separate file or multiple tracks are put into one file. The name format for both the single-track and the multi-track options allows the use of / (forward slash) or \ (backward slash) to generate subfolders inside the chosen root folder.		: This section defines whether each track is converted to a separate file or multiple tracks are put into one file. The name format for both the single-track and the multi-track options allows the use of / (forward slash) or \ (backward slash) to generate subfolders inside the chosen root folder.
	:; Convert each track to an individual file		:; Convert each track to an individual file
	:: Like the name of the option suggests the converter will generate one output file for each selected tracks.		:: Like the name of the option suggests the converter will generate one output file for each selected tracks. Selecting "..." on the right side of the window will open the File Name Pattern Selector.
	:; Generate multi-track files		:; Generate multi-track files
	:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying [[cue sheet]] file (.cue) for each multi-track file.		:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying [[cue sheet]] file (.cue) for each multi-track file.

Beardgoggles: Added component infobox, additional usage info.

2019-11-08T21:25:21Z

Added component infobox, additional usage info.

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 {{panel|This page contains information specific to the new Converter included with foobar2000 versions 1.1 and newer. For older versions of foobar2000, see [[foobar2000:Preferences:Converter|Preferences:Converter]].|color=yellow}}
-[[Image:foobar2000_11_Converter_Setup.png|thumb|Overview page.]]
+{{Foobar Component Infobox
 The '''Converter''' component is included with foobar2000 installers, and allows you to convert your audio files to other file formats.
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 ==Usage==
 * Right-click the relevant file(s) in a playlist to bring up the context menu.
 * Select "Convert" and then "..." to load the Converter Setup window.
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 '''Note:''' The Converter can only be accessed via context menu (right-clicking a file in a playlist), and not via the main File menu.
 ==Supported file formats==
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 ====Audio CDs====
-If the [[foobar2000:Components/Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)|Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)]] component is installed, a "Write Audio CD..." option will be available.
+If the [[foobar2000:Components/Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)|Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)]] component is installed, a "Write Audio CD..." option is available.
 ==Converter Setup dialog==
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 :: Like the name of the option suggests the converter will generate one output file for each selected tracks.
 :; Generate multi-track files
-:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying cue sheet file (.cue) for each multi-track file.
+:: All tracks with the same formatted name will be put into the same file. If the output format has native support for multiple tracks in one file (e.g. Ogg and MP4 containers), the converter will use this. Otherwise the converter will generate an accompanying [[cue sheet]] file (.cue) for each multi-track file.
 :; Merge all tracks into one output file
-:: A single file is generated for all selected tracks. The converter will display a dialog window to choose the destination file name when conversion is started. The generated file contains a single track. No [[cue sheet]] file is generated.
+:: A single file is generated for all selected tracks. The converter will display a dialog window to choose the destination file name when conversion is started. The generated file contains a single track. No cue sheet file is generated.
 ===Processing===
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 ; DSP
 : Apply the effects of any available [[DSP]]s to the converted content. Again, this will permanently apply the change to the output file.
 ; DSP chain presets
 : Load any saved DSP presets.
-===Usage tips===
+===Other===
-You can navigate between the overview page and the most recently viewed subpage using browse forward/back buttons on your mouse.
+[[File:foobar2000 converter setup other.png|thumb|Other subpage.]]
+; ReplayGain-scan output files as albums
-You can also navigate through all the subpages with Ctrl+Tab / Shift+Ctrl+Tab.
+: Scans all converted files and updates ReplayGain data. If permanent changes have been made to the output files' volume from using the ReplayGain settings under the [[#Processing|Processing]] options, new RG values will be generated.
 ==Advanced preferences==
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 ; Additional command-line encoder paths
 : Enter the folder/file paths to any separate encoders you wish to use. In the example image on the right, a folder called "encoders" in foobar2000's installation directory is being used.
 ; Write UTF-8 cue sheets
 : Create cue sheets with UTF-8 text encoding, rather than ANSI.
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 ==See also==
 * [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|Ripping CDs with foobar2000]]

Beardgoggles: Updated page layout and added info on various functions.

2019-11-08T18:05:30Z

Updated page layout and added info on various functions.

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C3POwen: Updated to use "panel" template.

2019-03-18T19:22:41Z

Updated to use "panel" template.

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	''This page contains information specific to the new Converter included with foobar2000 versions 1.1 and newer.''		{{panel\|This page contains information specific to the new Converter included with foobar2000 versions 1.1 and newer.\|color=yellow}}

	The Converter component is included with foobar2000 installers. It allows you to convert your audio files to other file formats.		The Converter component is included with foobar2000 installers. It allows you to convert your audio files to other file formats.
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	You can also navigate through all the subpages with Ctrl+Tab / Shift+Ctrl+Tab.		You can also navigate through all the subpages with Ctrl+Tab / Shift+Ctrl+Tab.

	= See ~~Also~~ =		= See also =
	[[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs\|Ripping CDs with foobar2000]]		[[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs\|Ripping CDs with foobar2000]]
	Hope this helps newer users:		Hope this helps newer users:

C3POwen: /* Output file formats */ Updated image to current foobar2000 version.

2018-10-13T12:30:30Z

Output file formats: Updated image to current foobar2000 version.

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	* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required		* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required

	[[Image:Foobar2000-~~1.3.16_Preferences_Advanced_Tools_Converter_Additional~~.png\|thumb\|~~Option for "Additional command-line encoder paths" with example path~~.]]		[[Image:Foobar2000-Preferences-Advanced-Tools-Converter.png\|thumb\|Advanced preferences.]]
	More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares). Paths to converter executables can be added using <code>Preferences\|Advanced\|Tools\|Converter\|Additional command-line encoder paths</code>, pictured.		More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares). Paths to converter executables can be added using <code>Preferences\|Advanced\|Tools\|Converter\|Additional command-line encoder paths</code>, pictured.
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Electric Keet: /* Output file formats */ Oops. Fixing image placement.

2017-08-04T19:12:05Z

Output file formats: Oops. Fixing image placement.

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	* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required		* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required

	More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares). Paths to converter executables can be added using <code>Preferences\|Advanced\|Tools\|Converter\|Additional command-line encoder paths</code>, pictured.~~[[Image~~:~~Foobar2000-1.3.16_Preferences_Advanced_Tools_Converter_Additional.png\|thumb\|Option for~~ "~~Additional command-line encoder paths" with example path.]]~~		[[Image:Foobar2000-1.3.16_Preferences_Advanced_Tools_Converter_Additional.png\|thumb\|Option for "Additional command-line encoder paths" with example path.]]
			More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares). Paths to converter executables can be added using <code>Preferences\|Advanced\|Tools\|Converter\|Additional command-line encoder paths</code>, pictured.
			<br style="float: clear;">

	= Converter Setup dialog =		= Converter Setup dialog =

Electric Keet: /* Output file formats */ Added configuration of external encoder paths.

2017-08-04T19:10:28Z

Output file formats: Added configuration of external encoder paths.

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	* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required		* [[Musepack]] - command-line encoder executable (mpcenc.exe) required

	More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares).		More output file formats can be added using [[Foobar2000:Preferences:converter:custom presets\|"custom" encoder mode]] with other command-line encoders. Archives containing converter executables can be found at http://rarewares.org (Rarewares). Paths to converter executables can be added using <code>Preferences\|Advanced\|Tools\|Converter\|Additional command-line encoder paths</code>, pictured.[[Image:Foobar2000-1.3.16_Preferences_Advanced_Tools_Converter_Additional.png\|thumb\|Option for "Additional command-line encoder paths" with example path.]]

	= Converter Setup dialog =		= Converter Setup dialog =