I'm trying to convert a large number of .wav files to .m4a format, preserving their original names and keeping them in their respective sub-folders. I prefer variable bit rate for the conversions, but if that's not possible, I'm okay with .mp3 at 320 kb/s as a backup. I'm using Windows and have a bit of comfort with command lines, though I'm not an expert. Also, I've noticed that many of the sub-folder names contain spaces and non-ASCII characters – will that cause any problems? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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You might want to check out a software called FreAc for converting your files. It seems to handle conversions quite well, but the big question is whether it's better than ffmpeg. I'd say give it a shot and see how it works for your needs!
Honestly, instead of risking messing up your originals, I'd suggest copying the whole folder structure to another drive or even a memory card, do the conversions there, and then transfer them back. Windows has a feature to skip duplicates when copying back, which makes it hassle-free. Plus, if you need a good software recommendation, check out SyncFolder from the MS Store; it’s great for backups! If you're considering scripting, let me know which program you're leaning towards, and I can help write a batch file or PowerShell script.
Thanks for the copying advice! I was mainly looking for software to handle the automatic conversion process for all .wav files in the folder structure directly to .m4a, keeping everything organized. Is there a way to extract all the .wav paths and run the conversion from there?
Thanks for the suggestion! Do you have any experience using FreAc compared to ffmpeg?