AC3Filter 1.63b

4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 (182 votes)

(August 12, 2009)

Windows 7/2000/2003/2008/9x/Home Server/Vista/XP / Freeware / 38,466 downloads

AC3Filter is a high quality free DirectShow filter designed for real time audio decoding and processing. It has a priority on wide functionality and convenient settings. Filter can decode following audio formats: AC3/DTS/MPEG Audio. It also supports multi-channel and digital (SPDIF) outputs.

  • Publisher

    Vigovsky Alexander

  • Homepage

    AC3Filter

  • Uninstaller

    Yes

  • Latest Changes

    - AC3 decoding bug fixed (Issue 1)

    - Channel order bug fixed (issue 43)

    - Remote control using messages

    - Write version number to the registry on install (issue 17)

    - Command line interface for AC3Config utility (run ac3config /? for help)

    - Swedish translation added (thanks to Niclas Burgren)

Reviews of AC3Filter

  1. 5 out of 5 stars
    Diam0nd

    Reviewing 1.51a (Jul 9, 2008)

    Great!

  2. 5 out of 5 stars
    Diam0nd

    Reviewing 1.50a (Jun 30, 2008)

    A must-have utility. Simply great!

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    photonboy

    Reviewing 1.46 (Aug 18, 2007)

    **There was a problem with the Installer of the first release of v1.46 and it has been modified. I recommend going to the Homepage to make sure you get the correct version.

    I can't find any issues with this software. I have since switched to FFDshow and can't find any issues with it so I'm staying with FFDshow for most of my audio and video decoding needs in one package.

    I noticed in the past that AC3filter would cause certain Divx encoding programs to fail unless 24-bit was changed to 16-bit. I can't remember if it had to be STEREO as well. I'm pretty sure the official Divx Converter was affected.

    I don't know which program is at "fault" so I can't take marks off.

    Anyway, AC3filter is a great audio application which is comparable to FFDshow's audio components. People's audio needs vary so I'd try both but I recommend leaving only one installed.

    Good link: http://www.k-rad.hk/?p=156

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    war593122

    Reviewing 1.45b (Jun 8, 2007)

    * ACM codec is now included into the package
    * Tab labels are now translatable
    * All languages available so far integrated
    * Avoid poEdit '\r' warning when creating a translation file
    * Warning messages about dangerous options
    * Loud noise was possible after output format switch or SPDIF state change
    * Audio skips problem fixed once more

  5. 5 out of 5 stars
    Diam0nd

    Reviewing 1.45b (Jun 7, 2007)

    A must-have tool.

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