Product overview
Switch MP3 Converter, created by NCH Software, is an audio conversion application focused on producing MP3 output. It offers two-way conversion between common audio types and MP3, and can also pull MP3 audio tracks from video sources such as DVDs. The program is designed for fast conversions while keeping resource usage low.
Compatible audio types
The app handles most standard formats, for example:
- WAV
- M4A
- AVI
- WMA
- AIFF
- CDS
- MPEG
Core features
Switch provides a range of useful tools for everyday audio conversion:
- Batch-processing to convert many files at once
- Ability to preview tracks before starting a conversion
- Preserves ID3 tag data so metadata remains intact
- Options to tweak MP3 attributes, including bitrate, file size and encoding settings
- Automatic normalization of audio levels during conversion
- Capability to import and convert playlists
- Extracts audio tracks from video files and DVDs
Workflow and customization
The software includes a couple of convenience features to speed up routine tasks. A “Quick Convert” shortcut lets you apply common settings with a single click, and integration with Windows Explorer can be enabled or disabled to suit your workflow. You can also pull song metadata from online databases to populate track information automatically.
Recommended free alternative
If you want a free option with similar functionality, consider Switch Audio File Converter Free — it offers comparable format support and many of the same conversion and tagging conveniences.
Technical
- Windows
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Free