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RealAudio to xHE-AAC - Online Audio Converter
Convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC
Drop RealAudio audio here or click to select
RealAudio, RAM, RM
xHE-AAC (AAC (xHE))
About RealAudio to xHE-AAC
Convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC. RealAudio streams speech and music from the RealPlayer era. xHE-AAC unifies speech and music coding with loudness normalization. Needs a current decoder; fall back to AAC for older devices..
Why convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC?
- Smaller files with xHE-AAC lossy compression.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
RealAudio vs xHE-AAC
| Codec | RealAudio | AAC (xHE) |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Sample behavior | Quality set by bitrate | Quality set by bitrate |
| Typical use | RealAudio streams speech and music from the RealPlayer era. | xHE-AAC unifies speech and music coding with loudness normalization. |
When not to convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC
- Skip xHE-AAC for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the RealAudio original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive RealAudio before batch xHE-AAC shares.
Limits
Starting point: RealAudio - RealAudio streams speech and music from the RealPlayer era. Cook and ATRAC flavors differ; confirm before converting. Needs a current decoder; fall back to AAC for older devices. Encode xHE-AAC (AAC (xHE)) from RealAudio at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert RealAudio to xHE-AAC?
Drop your RealAudio file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as xHE-AAC instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for xHE-AAC?
The default codec for xHE-AAC is AAC (xHE). You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.