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Convert a dat file to mp4

Anonymous
2018-10-06T15:26:41+00:00

I have a folder with DAT FILE music and need to convert to MP4.  I am seeking the best app to convert in, VLC does not convert music clear

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-06T15:30:10+00:00

    Hi Traffic,

    You can't really convert it to MP4/M4A unless you're certain it's encoded with AAC. One way to tell is you can open it in VLC Media Player or another media player of your choice. If it plays, it's an audio file. If it doesn't, it's most likely not a (...at least a commonly) encoded audio file that can be played.

    Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-06T15:54:31+00:00

    Traffic,

    Do they all play successfully? If so, you can just change the file extension on them.

    In case you haven't set it up yet, click the View tab in Windows Explorer and make sure you're in the directory where the song is. Make sure 'File name extensions' is checked.

    Replace .dat at the end with .m4a (audio container of MP4). If it plays successfully and it works, you can fix the other 995 songs with Bulk Rename Utility, and replace the file extensions at the end: https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php

    When the program is running, under Extension, select "Fixed" in the dropdown menu and enter: m4a

    Then click Rename.

    Let me know if you need any additional assistance in using that program, but other than that I wish you luck.

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-10-06T15:47:18+00:00

    Thanks for your reply.

    It opens in VLC or Windows Media Player but I have 996 songs.  I can only open it individually.  I want all to be VLC or Media Player

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