Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

[holygamer999]

I see THIS message when I try to convert to AAC.

I've already installed the following write codec: dBpoweramp-Codec-m4a-Nero-AAC

Is there something else I need to do to get it working?

[Spoon]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

This codec is old now, it has been replaced with FDK:

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-m4a.htm

[holygamer999]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

That didn't work either. I'd prefer to use the old one as the new one has problems.

Can you tell me how to get it working please.

[Spoon]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

The old codec required a component from nero.com, Nero have now discontinued this component, and it is not something we are allowed to distribute.

The new codec should work, if your dBpoweramp is 32 bit, force the 32 bit install by holding the right shift key whilst running the install, and install to the same location as dBpoweramp.

[holygamer999]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

I downloaded the old codec from http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Nero-AAC-Codec and put the files in DBpoweramp m4a Nero (AAC) folder and it's working now. However it's creating .m4a files. I know they are actually AAC files but with an .m4a extension but I was wondering why the program doesn't write the filenames as .aac?
Is there a way to get the program to write the file names as .aac?

[Spoon]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

They are m4a files with m4a headers, .aac files have no ID Tags or headers, different file type.

[holygamer999]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

Is there a way to get DB Poweramp to name the AAC as .aac instead of .m4a?

[Spoon]

Re: Can't convert to AAC even though AAC Codec is installed

You would need the codec right at the bottom which writes .aac

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-m4a.htm