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The 'Download Now' link yields the Intel version.
PPC version available here.
DESCRIPTION
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.
  • Ability to play tracks prior to conversion.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.52: Intel/PPC Check update.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:NCH Swift Sound
Downloads:42,953
  - Version d/l:11,593
Multimedia & Design:Audio
License:Free
Date:27 Mar 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
***½.
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Oct 23 2009

CHAOTICPIXEL  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?  
(Version 1.52)

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Feb 17 2009
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DOM21  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!!  
(Version 1.40)

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Apr 8 2009

DOM21  Replying to my own comment... every time I press "Convert" Little Snitch alerts that Switch is trying to connect my computer to a website!

So is that why Switch doesn't do the simplest tasks, because Little Snitch disallows the connection?? Into the trash it went.  
(Version 1.52)

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Dec 28 2008
*****

ATTICUS  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.  
(Version 1.40)

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Dec 9 2008

AEROPPON  Pretty easy to use. Convert wav to mp3 with no problem.  
(Version 1.40)

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Nov 21 2008

TICE  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!  
(Version 1.40)

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Dec 20 2008

RODRIGO GIRãO  I think it is just downloading the codecs needed to read and convert the files.  
(Version 1.40)

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Nov 20 2008
*****

RORO01  A new version - 1.40 - is available at the developer site. Great application! Many thanks.  
(Version 1.13)

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Oct 20 2008

BABY BLOC  Worked for me to convert a little .wma that a musician from Denmark sent me.  
(Version 1.13)

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Sep 13 2007

AIKOUSHA  Just wondering what good the free version is, when you can do this with iTunes and/or Quicktime for free?  
(Version 1.13)

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Nov 1 2007

SUGARSPICEBABY1  It is a valuable tool of you cannot get the file to load into iTunes or QuickTime b/c of it's initial format. Especially with .wma audio  
(Version 1.13)

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Nov 17 2007

AIKOUSHA  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.  
(Version 1.13)

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Mar 22 2007

PIXILARION  Works perfectly on my iBook G4 (WMA -> MP3 using MacOSX 10.4.9)  
(Version 1.05)

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Oct 18 2006

CIAERVO  Seems to work well, but after using it once it won't start again; the aplication bounces in the dock once and quits. This is on a Macbook Pro with OS X 10.4.8  
(Version 1.05)

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