Switch File Format Converter is a sound file converter for Mac. It can convert audio files from many sources into mp3 or wav format. Switch Converter is very easy to use. Just add the files you want to convert to the list, select the format you want to use, and then click the convert button.
A list of Switch Sound Format Converter features follow but a quick way to try it out is to download and install now. Features:
Simple and intuitive interface.
Converts a variety of different audio file formats (including WMA, MOV, AIFF formats) into MP3 or WAV format.
What's New
Version 4.26: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
NCH's website has a link for a "free" version of Switch for non-commercial use; however, it is just the same trial/demo version that stops working after a while.
I installed this "free" version at one time and then later tried to use it to no avail, getting a message that the demo trial time was up. That alone was reason enough to send the app and all its little rat pellets sprinkled about my system to dev/null's-ville.
With the advent of MediaHuman Audio Converter, I can't see any reason for this software as it offers nothing over its competitors, some of which are free.
Tried converting a small .wma to mp3:
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
.mov to mp3?
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
.aiff to .mp3?
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
What a piece of crap!!
Switch downloads needed codecs, which is why LittleSnitch is alerting you. If you block that connection it can't convert the files, and you get that error.
I tried this and when it's allowed to connect it works perfectly, and is pretty quick too. I've been using this to convert .wma files. No issues at all.
From the website: "The free version...includes most common audio file formats."
No mention that the app has to call out from your computer to work. Any modern developer should be aware of Little Snitch. Why doesn't dev mention the app is calling out every time you use it...?
I agree with you. I know this is what it does because I was also using Little Snitch and also had the failures converting files. When I saw the dialog that it was downloading codecs I unblocked it and it worked.
I received an album of files in ogg format. First time I encountered this file type. Switch converted to mp3 quick and easy. Added to iTunes library with no problem. The user interface is easy to understand - I especially liked the feature that allows you to select the bitrate for encoding.
What is that Internet connection the app tries to make? What's downloading? Couldn't find any documentation about it, but LittleSnitch told me about it!
I guess there are a couple of WMA types that might bring up that issue. Since I avoid those and have codecs installed into QT for most of the others, and one or two (ape) with console tools, I've never had to deal.
Cool.
Thanks.
This app has worked like a gem for a while, but now it crashes every single time I try to convert a wma to anything else. I have the latest flip4mac, latest switch and the latest OS. It will convert other formats, just not wma. The only error on console is "exited abnormally: bus error". Anyone else having problems?
I ran into the same issue with .aac/m4a conversion.
This is what their customer support dpt. told me:
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there has been some errors made with our installation of the aac encoder.
for the moment might I suggest you use the quicktime format mov.
If you look at the settings there should be the option for mpeg4
within mpeg4 you can choose aac encoding
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Switch File Format Converter is a sound file converter for Mac. It can convert audio files from many sources into mp3 or wav format. Switch Converter is very easy to use. Just add the files you want to convert to the list, select the format you want to use, and then click the convert button.
A list of Switch Sound Format Converter features follow but a quick way to try it out is to download and install now. Features:
Simple and intuitive interface.
Converts a variety of different audio file formats (including WMA, MOV, AIFF formats) into MP3 or WAV format.
MPEG Layer-3 encoding done using the LAME codec, providing complete control over mode and bitrate selection.
Wave encoding allows configuration of encoding technique, bit rate, sampling rate and number of channels.
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I installed this "free" version at one time and then later tried to use it to no avail, getting a message that the demo trial time was up. That alone was reason enough to send the app and all its little rat pellets sprinkled about my system to dev/null's-ville.
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Dom21 reviewed on 17 Feb 2009
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
.mov to mp3?
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
.aiff to .mp3?
"Unable to encode files in the selected format"
What a piece of crap!!
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So is that why Switch doesn't do the simplest tasks, because Little Snitch disallows the connection?? Into the trash it went.
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I tried this and when it's allowed to connect it works perfectly, and is pretty quick too. I've been using this to convert .wma files. No issues at all.
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No mention that the app has to call out from your computer to work. Any modern developer should be aware of Little Snitch. Why doesn't dev mention the app is calling out every time you use it...?
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atticus reviewed on 28 Dec 2008
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Roro01 reviewed on 20 Nov 2008
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Cool.
Thanks.
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This is what their customer support dpt. told me:
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there has been some errors made with our installation of the aac encoder.
for the moment might I suggest you use the quicktime format mov.
If you look at the settings there should be the option for mpeg4
within mpeg4 you can choose aac encoding
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Hope this helps
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Want to convert a mp3 ( 2.2 MB ) to a m4a. app Crashed without any message !
debrap44 rated on 14 May 2011
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Jamsoft rated on 12 Jan 2011