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cannot convert .ogg file to mp3 using soundkonverter

Asked by Yong Cipres

After using Sound Juicer to extract files from my cd. I cannot convert my ogg files to mp3 files. Suggestions, please.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Converting from one lossy format to another lossy format will degrade quality. You can do it in a terminal with:

http://liquidat.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/short-tip-convert-ogg-file-to-mp3/

You will need to install vorbis-tools

Should be ok. I suggest you rerip the CD to MP3 in the software in the first case, the quality will be far superior

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Bilal Shahid (s9iper1) said : 		#2

Hello

Here is a nice thread on the same:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=224351

The general advice is: Never transcode between two lossy audio formats. Due to differences in compression methods you will loose sound quality.

But since you need mp3 for your music player, I guess there isn't much choice. Unless you can get/rip original mp3-files instead of converting from vorbis.

Take a look at these also

https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rhythmbox/+question/16344

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