Opus is the newest open audio format: it sounds better than MP3 and AAC at low bit rates and handles both speech and music. WhatsApp voice messages and Discord use it. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost. OPUS files can be saved as AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is an OPUS file?
OPUS – Opus audio. Opus is the newest open audio format: it sounds better than MP3 and AAC at low bit rates and handles both speech and music. WhatsApp voice messages and Discord use it. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How to convert an OPUS file
- Click Select File, or drop your .opus files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example AAC.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
OPUS at a glance
| OPUS | |
|---|---|
| Layout | A stream of sound |
| Editable | In audio editors |
| Created by | IETF, 2012 |
| Best for | Voice messages and streaming |
Frequently asked questions
What is an OPUS file?
Opus is the newest open audio format: it sounds better than MP3 and AAC at low bit rates and handles both speech and music. WhatsApp voice messages and Discord use it. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How do I open an OPUS file?
Most media players open OPUS files: VLC plays almost every audio format, and the player on your phone or computer handles the common ones. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP3 here.
Is converting OPUS files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my OPUS files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting audio needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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