anyone know an easy free program to convert VLC files to mp3? - Blu-ray Forum

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 02:32 AM

I want to get some songs on my ipod that are in VLC format..

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 02:33 AM

clicky

(i take no responsibility for any of those links, but that's how i've been able to find many of my free converters when i have FLACs or APEs that need to get converted)

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

clicky

(i take no responsibility for any of those links, but that's how i've been able to find many of my free converters when i have FLACs or APEs that need to get converted)

Ha hA hA good one..I did that but there are a billion to choose from. Thats why I asked if somone new an easy one.

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

Ha hA hA good one..I did that but there are a billion to choose from. Thats why I asked if somone new an easy one.

i'll try to find one for you that's actually reputable...i'll post it here when i do

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i'll try to find one for you that's actually reputable...i'll post it here when i do

Thanks. I just tried one and it didn't work. It wouldn't reconize VLC files.

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 02:50 AM

VLC is video right? so did you just want the audio from it or what?

edit: reread your OP...didn't know vlc is audio too. maybe try finding a program to convert it to AVI then extract the audio?

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

VLC is video right? so did you just want the audio from it or what?

edit: reread your OP...didn't know vlc is audio too. maybe try finding a program to convert it to AVI then extract the audio?

It's only audio but it says flc media (flac)

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

It's only audio but it says flc media (flac)

OH...it's flac??? well yah, i have something for you then...

try this?
http://download.cnet.com/FLAC-APE-to...html?tag=mncol

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

OH...it's flac??? well yah, i have something for you then...(brb)

The icon dosen't look like the usual flac files that I'm used to though. This one looks like a road cone.

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

The icon dosen't look like the usual flac files that I'm used to though. This one looks like a road cone.

try the link above and see if the program recognizes/converts the songs

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

OH...it's flac??? well yah, i have something for you then...

try this?
http://download.cnet.com/FLAC-APE-to...html?tag=mncol

I can't get that to open. I keep getting an error and it says to visit a page. I visit the page and try downloadning from there and nothing happens.

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

I can't get that to open. I keep getting an error and it says to visit a page. I visit the page and try downloadning from there and nothing happens.

weird...try this..it's a direct link to the download

http://dw.com.com/redir?edId=3&siteI...1e3fcced5fd92d

i'm out for the night...good luck, i'll check back tomorrow to see if you solved your problem

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

weird...try this..it's a direct link to the download

http://dw.com.com/redir?edId=3&siteI...1e3fcced5fd92d

i'm out for the night...good luck, i'll check back tomorrow to see if you solved your problem

Thats where the page took me. I couldn't get anything to happen. I found the same show in 24 bit instead of 16. I'm going to try downloading it. It says MD5 is the file.

Thanks for your help though.

brettallica · 04-07-2009, 05:26 AM

Brettallica's turn.

So you're saying that the original file type is .flac? Do I understand this correctly?

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

Brettallica's turn.

So you're saying that the original file type is .flac? Do I understand this correctly?

Yeah..It says this excatly "VLC medis file (flac)"..The icon next to it looks like an orange road cone. I have crappy vista and can't seem to find a converter.

brettallica · 04-07-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

Yeah..It says this excatly "VLC medis file (flac)"..The icon next to it looks like an orange road cone. I have crappy vista and can't seem to find a converter.

OK, so all that's happening here is Windows is associating .flac files to open/play with VLC. It's not a "VLC file" per se; .flac format is just a lossless audio format. So let's get the terminology correct here, just for clarity's sake (not to be a jerk or condescending): we're not dealing with VLC files, we're dealing with .flac files.

So we need to find you a .flac to .mp3 converter. Do you use iTunes? If so, check this link. This will show you how to play .flac files using iTunes. From there, when you have iTunes open, I think you could export the file in a format you want (which sounds like mp3).

From sourceforge.com, they have an .flac reader/player, and I believe this player gives you the option to export to mp3 as well. Check this link and see if that helps at all.

If you have access to a Mac, there's a great program called "Switch" that I use for such things as the situation you're dealing with now. I don't think it's available for PCs at this time, though.

Chris60119 · 04-07-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

OK, so all that's happening here is Windows is associating .flac files to open/play with VLC. It's not a "VLC file" per se; .flac format is just a lossless audio format. So let's get the terminology correct here, just for clarity's sake (not to be a jerk or condescending): we're not dealing with VLC files, we're dealing with .flac files.

So we need to find you a .flac to .mp3 converter. Do you use iTunes? If so, check this link. This will show you how to play .flac files using iTunes. From there, when you have iTunes open, I think you could export the file in a format you want (which sounds like mp3).

From sourceforge.com, they have an .flac reader/player, and I believe this player gives you the option to export to mp3 as well. Check this link and see if that helps at all.

If you have access to a Mac, there's a great program called "Switch" that I use for such things as the situation you're dealing with now. I don't think it's available for PCs at this time, though.

Ok, thanks. I'll give those links a try..We have the smae tv by the way.

I think it's working. I'm useing Switch. It came up under the first link. Thanks man. Greatly appreciated..

Sussudio · 04-07-2009, 05:11 PM

just wanted to pop back in...glad to see brett took care of you

brettallica · 04-07-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

Ok, thanks. I'll give those links a try..We have the smae tv by the way.

I think it's working. I'm useing Switch. It came up under the first link. Thanks man. Greatly appreciated..

Sweetness. I'm glad that worked for you.

brettallica · 04-07-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

just wanted to pop back in...glad to see brett took care of you

Brett is a good man, or so I've heard.

04-07-2009, 02:32 AM	#1
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	anyone know an easy free program to convert VLC files to mp3? I want to get some songs on my ipod that are in VLC format..

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04-07-2009, 02:33 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	clicky (i take no responsibility for any of those links, but that's how i've been able to find many of my free converters when i have FLACs or APEs that need to get converted)

04-07-2009, 02:50 AM	#6
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	VLC is video right? so did you just want the audio from it or what? edit: reread your OP...didn't know vlc is audio too. maybe try finding a program to convert it to AVI then extract the audio?

04-07-2009, 05:26 AM	#14
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Brettallica's turn. So you're saying that the original file type is .flac? Do I understand this correctly?

04-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#18
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	just wanted to pop back in...glad to see brett took care of you

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