How to Convert CAF File to MP3 on Mac or on Windows?

Free Convert CAF to MP3 on Windows or on Mac in Batch

Introduction

CAF (Core Audio Format), a container for storing audio, was developed by Apple Inc. to overcome limitation of older digital audio formats like WAF, AIFF. CAF audio format is compatible only with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher; Mac OS X 10.3 needs QuickTime 7 to be installed. A CAF audio file cannot be add to iTunes, iPod, iPhone or iPad. And it is not supported by Windows computer.

In order to play, open, edit CAF, convert CAF to MP3, a much more versatile and compatible format across operating systems is recommended.

Practical Methods to Convert CAF to MP3

• Method One: Install desktop converter (Aiseesoft Audio Converter) to batch convert CAF to MP3
• Method Two: Free Convert CAF to MP3 online

Method one is a professional way to convert CAF to MP3. It allows batch convert large CAF files to MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, OGG, WMA, etc. The CAF Converter supports all most all CAF audio files including 6 channel CAF (CAF with 5.1 surround sound) and offers advanced editing functions such as trim, merge, split audio, and adjust audio quality, bitrates, audio channels, and volume to customize output audio.

Method two is a free way to convert CAF to MP3 and also enables you to adjust audio bitrate, audio frequency and audio channels as well as to trim audio to throw unwanted part. However, it does not have batch conversion function. If you have large CAF audio files, you will need to manually select file and press convert button again and again. Some of CAF files cannot be converted due to special audio codec or metadata tracks, audio channels. You will need to refer to Method 1 for successfully convert CAF to MP3.

Method One: Install desktop converter (Aiseesoft Audio Converter) to batch convert CAF to MP3

Preparation: Download, install and launch Aiseesoft Audio Converter

Download Audio Converter (for Windows, for Mac) and then launch the software.

Please note that Aiseesoft Audio Converter is trialware which allows unlimited times 5-minute conversion of half of each audio file.

Step 1: Load CAF files

Drag CAF audio files or the folder where your CAF files are directly to the interface of Aiseesoft Audio Converter.

Step 2: Set output format

Click the drop-down button right beside “Profile”, choose output format as “MP3 – MPEG Layer-3 Audio (*.mp3)”.

Click “Browse” to specify the destination folder.

Step 3: Advanced settings (Optional)

Click “Setting…” to open “Advanced Settings” Window where you can adjust audio volume to desired level, increase or decrease audio bitrate, change audio codec.

Step 4: Start batch convert CAF to MP3

Press “Convert” button to start the CAF to MP3 conversion. It will be finished with high output quality and fast converting speed.

After the conversion is done, click “Open Folder” in the bottom of the software interface to locate the converted file.

Method Two: Free Convert CAF to MP3 online using online CAF to MP3 Converter

Step 1: Open media.io in your web browser

Open media.io in your web browser. Click “Choose File” button to brown the CAF file you want to convert.

Step 2: Select format to “Convert to MP3”

In “Select Format” section on the online CAF to MP3 converter page, set “Convert to MP3” as the target.

Step 3: Customize MP3 and convert CAF to MP3

Select quality and customize audio bit rate, audio frequency, and audio channels.

Click the button of “Convert File” to start convert CAF to MP3 online.

Step 4: Save files to your computer

After the conversion is done, the site will automatically let you download converted MP3 file to your computer.