.ac3 Dolby Digital audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/ac3 |
|---|---|
| Description | Dolby Digital audio |
| Category | Audio |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ac3 file?
A .ac3 file is a “Dolby Digital audio” (MIME type audio/ac3).
How do I open a .ac3 file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .ac3 file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ac3 shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .ac3?
The MIME type is audio/ac3. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/ac3 .ac3; in nginx: types { audio/ac3 ac3; }.