Free MP3 Converter

Have you tried to copy some songs from the Internet to your portable media player, but can’t play them? There must be a compatibility issue with the file format. The best solution, in these cases, is to download a nice free MP3 converter and feed it all the songs that you are not able to listen to on your device to, in fact, turn them into MP3, practically the most common type of audio file. in the world. How? Let’s find out right away.

Below you will find the names of some tools to convert music on Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as on Android and iOS / iPadOS smartphones and tablets, and all the information you need to make the most of them. Of course, you can use them not only to transform your audio files into MP3, but also to convert the format in question to one of the many other supported types. It is much easier than you can imagine, not to mention that the quality of the songs you will be able to obtain will certainly be satisfactory (although the conversions always involve a small loss in terms of “clarity” of the sound).

In general, if you don’t want to reduce the quality of your songs too much, try to set a bitrate of at least 192 kbps. Better still if you can set one of 256 kbps or 320 kbps, but of course take into account the starting quality: converting a song encoded at 192 kbps into one encoded at 320 kbps – rest assured – you will not increase the quality in any way, you will get just an unnecessarily heavier file!

Index

• Free and safe MP3 converter
  • fre: ac (Windows / macOS / Linux)
  • MediaHuman Free Audio Converter (Windows / macOS)
  • Other free and safe MP3 converters
• Free online MP3 converter
  • CloudConvert
  • Other free MP3 converters online
• Free MP3 Converter for Android
• Free MP3 Converter for iPhone and iPad

Free and safe MP3 converter

Are you looking for a free and safe MP3 converter to use on your computer? Then read on. Below, in fact, you will find those that in my humble opinion represent the best tools in the category available for Windows, macOS and Linux. Identify the solution that you think will do the most for you and put it to the test right away.

fre: ac (Windows / macOS / Linux)

The first free MP3 converter I want to tell you about is fre: ac. It’s totally free, open-source, and compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Furthermore, it is very reliable and fast. You ask me what file formats does it support? MP3, but also all the other popular ones, such as: M4A, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, AAC, WAV and Bonk. In short, try it now and you will see that you will not regret it.

To download the program on your computer, visit its website and click on the Self extracting installer (64 bit) link: freac-xxxx.exe or on the Self extracting installer (32 bit) link : freac-xxxx.exe (depending on version of Windows you are using) or on the Intel and Apple Silicon Macs link, macOS 11.0: freac-xxx-macos11.dmg (if you are using macOS).

When the download is complete, if you are using Windows, open the .exe file obtained and, in the window that is shown on the screen, press the Yes button. Then set Italian as the language for the interface, click on the Next and Yes buttons, press the Next button again (four consecutive times) and, finally, on the Finish button. Next, launch the program, selecting its shortcut that has been added to the Start menu.

If you are using macOS, on the other hand, open the .dmg package obtained and move the fre: ac icon to the Mac Applications folder. Then, right-click on it, choose the Open item in the context menu and press the Open button that appeared on the screen, in order to go around the limitations desired by Apple against applications from non-certified developers (an operation that must be performed only at the first start).

Then, close the fre: ac support screen and drag the audio files you want to convert into the main window of the program that has appeared on the screen. Alternatively, click on the blank sheet icon and select the audio files “manually”.

At this point, click on the arrow next to the green button with the play symbol, choose the LAME  MP3  Encoder option from the menu that appears and wait for the conversion to start and complete. When the process is complete, you will find the converted songs in the Music folder on your computer.

If you prefer, you can change the destination of the output files by first clicking the Browse button at the bottom right. If, on the other hand, you want to intervene on the encoding parameters, click on the button with the wrench located at the top of the screen, select the item LAME MP3 Encoder v3.100 from the Codec drop-down menu in the window that opens, click on the adjacent Set button and intervene through the additional window displayed.

MediaHuman Free Audio Converter (Windows / macOS)

Another great free MP3 converter that I would like to suggest to you is MediaHuman Free Audio Converter. It is available for both Windows and macOS, it is extremely simple to use and MP3 apart allows you to transform any type of audio file to and from the following formats: WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AIFF and Apple Loseless.

To download the program to your computer, visit its website and click on the button with the operating system logo.

When the download is complete, if you are using Windows, open the .exe file obtained and, in the window that is shown on the screen, click on the Yes button, then select the option I accept the terms of the license agreement, click on the Next button ( four consecutive times) and complete the installation by pressing the Install and Finish buttons.

If you are using macOS, on the other hand, open the .dmg package obtained, drag the program icon to the Mac Applications folder, right-click on it, choose the Open item from the context menu and press the Open button in the window that appears, so as to go around the limitations imposed by Apple on third-party developers (an operation that must be carried out only at the first start).

Now that the MediaHuman Free Audio Converter window is displayed on the screen, drag and drop the songs you want to convert onto it. Alternatively, click on the (+) button located at the top left to select them “manually”.

Next, expand the Format drop-down menu at the top and, from the additional window that appears, select the MP3 item to define the output format. If you want, you can also set the bitrate by acting on the second drop-down menu, then press the Close button to save the settings.

In conclusion, click on the button with the two arrows at the top of the screen and the software will begin to convert all the songs by saving them in the Music> Convert by MediaHuman folder on your computer. If you want to change the destination folder of the output files, click on the wrench icon, then on the Browse button located in the Destination Folder section in the new window that opens.

Other free and safe MP3 converters

Would you like to try additional MP3 converters for your computer? No problem. Take a look at the list below: there are, in fact, several alternatives suitable for the purpose to which you can consider appealing.

• VLC( Windows / macOS / Linux ) – is a famous 100% free, open source and cross-platform multimedia player that not only allows you to play any audio and video format without having to use external codecs, but also to convert files that are given to him “to eat”, therefore it is also very useful to carry out the operation that is the subject of this guide. file. For more details on how the software works, you can read my tutorial dedicated specifically to it.
• Switch Audio File Converter( Windows / macOS ) – no cost program for personal use, available for both Windows and macOS, which allows you to convert to MP3, but also to and from all other popular audio file formats. It also offers the possibility to adjust the advanced conversion settings in a very simple way.
• FlicFlac Audio Converter( Windows ) – is an MP3 converter for Windows operating systems only that has a stripped down (but still very simple to use) user interface and requires no installation to be used. It can transform audio files to and from MP3 format, but also WAV, FLAC, OGG, APE, M4A and AAC. It’s free.

Free online MP3 converter

Don’t want or can’t download and install new programs on your computer? If that’s the case, consider using a free online MP3 converter, as in the case of the ones listed below. They are accessible from any browser and operating system and their operation is very simple.

CloudConvert

If you are looking for a good working free MP3 converter online, I strongly suggest you rely on the use of  CloudConvert. It is able to transform many different types of files (videos, audio files, archives, documents, etc.) directly from the browser window and without spending a penny. It does not apply limitations in terms of uploads, but can be used for a maximum of 10 minutes a day and also has other restrictions that can be circumvented by creating an account and possibly subscribing to one of the subscription plans (with prices starting from 9.76 euros/month) . It should be noted that user privacy is protected since files uploaded to the service’s servers are removed after a few hours.

To take advantage of CloudConvert, go to its home page and drag the audio files to convert to MP3 directly on the browser screen. Alternatively, you can select the songs “manually” by clicking the Select files button. If the audio files you want to convert are on Google Drive or Dropbox, you can also upload them directly from there, by pressing the arrow button, selecting the name of the service you want to use and logging into your account.

When upload is complete, press the to item at the top of the drop-down menu next to it and choose the MP3 option from the Audio section. If you deem it necessary, by clicking on the wrench button that appears next to the filenames you can also set some optional configurations, such as audio quality.

When ready, hit the Convert button to start the transformation process. At the end, click on the Download button to download and save the file in MP3 format just obtained on your computer. Et voila!

Other free MP3 converters online

If you are looking for additional MP3 converters that can be used directly online, you can consider turning to the alternatives part of the category that I have included in the list below.

• 123Apps Audio Converter– free and functional audio converter without having to create an account, which allows you to intervene on files in MP3, OGG, FLAC etc. It also protects the privacy of users, as the data uploaded to its servers are automatically removed within a few hours of processing.
• Zamzar– another free MP3 converter, working from the browser window and without registration. It should be noted that it not only allows you to change the type of file covered by this tutorial, but also other formats, all in an incredibly simple way. Uploaded files are removed from the company’s servers in 24 hours. Also keep in mind the fact that by subscribing to a paid plan (with costs starting from $ 9 / month) it is possible to increase the storage space, remove advertising and take advantage of other extra features.
• io– this is an online service through which you can carry out conversion operations to and from all the most popular audio file formats, including MP3, of course. It has a pleasant user interface, is free, does not require registration and protects users’ privacy by deleting personal files within 24 hours of uploading.

Free MP3 Converter for Android

If you don’t have a computer at hand, you can consider using an app to convert your songs to MP3 from mobile. To be precise, if you are looking for a free MP3 converter for Android, I suggest you use  Media Converter. It is a no-cost application, very easy to use and through which you can transform audio files (and even video files) to and from any format. It also allows you to define the bitrate, sampling and other parameters.

To download and install the application on your device, visit the relevant section of the Play Store and tap the Install button. If you are using a device on which the Play Store is not available, you can download the app through an alternative store. Then, start Media Converter by selecting its icon added to the home screen and/or drawer.

Now that you see the main screen of the application, select the song you want to convert to MP3 using the integrated file manager, tap the Convert to mp3 button and wait for the conversion procedure to start and complete. By default, the output file will be saved in the same location as the source file.

If you deem it necessary, you can also modify the parameters of the final file. To do this, press the Expert mode button before starting the conversion process, select the mp3 item from the Output Profile drop-down menu and intervene on the options relating to duration, quality, etc., then tap the Convert button.

Free MP3 Converter for iPhone and iPad

Looking for a free MP3 converter for iPhone and iPad? So I recommend that you contact  The Audio Converter. It is an app that works only on iOS / iPadOS, which allows you to convert audio files to and from all popular file formats, even to MP3. It is free, but to act on files that weigh more than 5 MB you need to unlock the Premium version through in-app purchases (at a one-off cost of € 4.49).

To download and install The Audio Converter on your device, visit the relevant section on the App Store, tap on the Get button, then on the Install button and authorize the download using Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password. Then, start the application by selecting its icon that has been added to the home screen and/or to the App Library.

Now that the main screen of The Audio Converter is displayed, choose the position from which to take the song to convert by selecting the appropriate icons visible on the display, then set the MP3 Audio (.mp3) option from the drop-down menu A and press the Convert button located at the bottom.

Wait, therefore, for the conversion procedure to be started and completed, then specify where to save the output file by pressing the Open in button or press the Share button to share the MP3 obtained through other services and apps.