FG
💻 Software

How can I split the 5.1 audio channels from an AC3 file into individuals streams (preferably on a Mac)?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 20265437 views
Confidence Score0%
0%

Problem

I have a file that I've pulled from a DVD that is apparently in AC3 5.1 format. The extension is .AC3 and it opens an plays in QuickTime, VLC etc. What I want is each individual channel in a separate file, but I can't seem to find any tools that will allow be to do that. Is there a way to split the…

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: How can I split the 5.1 audio channels from an AC3 file into individuals streams (preferably on a Mac)?

Low Risk

Assuming you have it in an MP4 container... the following should output an MP4 with six different audio streams, each one a mono rip of one of the audio channels: This more complicated ffmpeg command will split the AC3 file into several different fi…

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment