Trouble converting AC3 to AAC

[bob77]

Hello,
I'm trying to convert an AC3 6 channel to AAC 6 channel.
Im getting error - DirectShow for ac3 not installed or file corrupt.
I installed:
dBpoweramp-Codec-DirectShow.exe
ac3filter_2_6_0b.exe
ac3file_0_6b.exe
as suggested here - https://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central-ac3.htm
Is my audio file really corrupt? Is there a way to make it work?
Thank you!

[Spoon]

Re: Trouble converting AC3 to AAC

You should be able to play the file in Windows Media Player if all installed correctly. You can?

[bob77]

Re: Trouble converting AC3 to AAC

I do not have win media player installed.
I can play the ac3 fine in winamp or mpc-hc.
Not sure how that relates to the installation. Maybe I didnt understand the question.

[Spoon]

Re: Trouble converting AC3 to AAC

The ac3 component is a directshow, that is a system wide component which is used also by Windows Media Player, the other players will not use this.