AAC
AAC Format
Advanced Audio Coding
AAC is Apple's standard audio format, offering superior quality to MP3 at the same bitrate. Used by Apple Music, YouTube, and most streaming services.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .aac |
| MIME Type | audio/aac |
| Category | audio |
| Transparency | ✗ Not supported |
| Animation | ✗ Not supported |
| Lossy Compression | ✓ Yes |
| Lossless Compression | ✗ No |
| Vector-based | ✗ No |
| Browser Support | All major browsers |
| Best For | Apple devices, streaming services, mobile audio |