Some distribution companies distribute audio recordings in APE format, which is less popular than CDA or FLAC. But the APE format is universal, since contains an exact copy of the disc. Using special programs, converting to any desired format is performed.
Necessary
Free Mp3 Wma Converter software
Instructions
Step 1
Among the large number of programs in this category, it is recommended to choose utilities that are freely available, for example, Free Mp3 Wma Converter. You can download the program on the following page https://www.koyotesoft.com/audio-software/free-mp3-wma-converter.html by clicking the Free Download button.
Step 2
After installing the utility, run it by double-clicking on the icon on the desktop. The main window contains all the controls: the system menu, a set of frequently used options and the dashboard. You can add files to the program after clicking the File top menu and selecting the Add Files line (pressing the Ctrl + F keyboard shortcut). It is also possible to add files by dragging and dropping from the "Windows Explorer" window to the window of the running utility.
Step 3
In the window that opens, find the required APE files. When viewing a large number of files, it is recommended to filter by changing the void in the File Type field to APE format.
Step 4
Then set the format of the file that you get in the output by clicking the triangular arrow. Select the FLAC format and specify the compression rate and other options. If you do not understand this, it is recommended to leave all the values "default", because editing them may degrade the quality of the final sound.
Step 5
Specify the directory to save the converted files and click the Convert button. It is worth noting that the process of changing the file format can take a considerable amount of time. It is also not recommended to use at this moment programs that create a large number of temporary files, which can lead to clogging of the RAM and virtual memory.
