AC3 File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ac3
Full Name Audio Codec 3 File
Type Audio file format
MIME Type audio/ac3
Developed by Dolby Laboratories
Compression Lossy compression
Channels Up to 6 audio channels (5.1 surround sound)
Bit Depth 16-bit, 20-bit, and 24-bit
Sample Rate Up to 48 kHz
Bitrate Up to 640 kbps
Usage Home theater, DVD, Blu-ray, streaming media
Audio Encoding Dolby Digital Encoding
File Format Category Audio
Advantages High-quality sound, supports multiple audio channels
Disadvantages Not as widely supported as other formats like MP3
Typical Usage Scenarios Cinema, DVDs, Game audio, Home theater systems
Compatibility Compatible with most DVD and Blu-ray players and home theater setups
DRM Support Can be used with DRM (Digital Rights Management) systems
Metadata Support Supports metadata like title, artist, album, etc.
Surround Sound Formats Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD