How to Use an Audio Bitrate Converter

What is bitrate? Bitrate is the number of bits per second. It’s the parameter that generally determines the size and quality of video and audio files: the higher the bitrate, the better the quality and the larger the file size.

Below you’ll find guides to changing the audio bitrate with Movavi Video Converter and using an online conversion tool.

If you don’t want to install desktop software, you can change the bitrate of your media file online. Try videoconverter.com – a free online bitrate converter. It’s a good option if your media file is not too large, since the file size is limited. One other thing to mention is that this online converter can process only one file at a time, so you can’t convert a batch of files simultaneously. Read our short guide below to learn how to change the bitrate of MP3 online.

To upload your audio file, click Add Your Media, choose the file, and click Open. The default output format is MP4, so click that to open the list of formats and select Audio. Pick MP3 and click the Settings icon on the right. Open the list of bitrates in the Audio quality field and pick the bitrate you need. Hit Convert; when the process is complete, you will be able to download the file to your computer.

You may sometimes need to change the audio bitrate in a media file, most likely to a lower rate. Here are the most popular reasons for making the bitrate lower.

Files taking up too much space

Files with a high bitrate can be very large. To reduce the size of your file, convert it to a lower bitrate, but remember that this will lower the quality. The best solution is to find a balance between size and quality that gives you the best of both worlds.

File transfer is too slow

When you upload a large file to your mobile device, the transfer can take a long time. Lowering the bitrate of the media file will reduce the file size, and you will be able to upload it much faster.

Uploading files to a website takes too long

You can upload your audio to a website faster if you reduce the file size. To make the file smaller, try lowering the bitrate with special bitrate alteration software.

Bitrate in audio refers to the amount of data processed per second in a digital audio file, typically measured in kilobits per second (kbps). A higher bitrate generally means better sound quality but also larger file sizes, while a lower bitrate reduces file size but may compromise audio clarity.

If you need to adjust the bitrate of your audio files, Movavi Video Converter makes it easy to customize settings to balance quality and file size according to your needs.

A good audio bitrate depends on the desired balance between quality and file size. For high-quality audio, 320 kbps is ideal for MP3 files, while 256 kbps offers a good compromise between quality and storage space. For streaming, 128–192 kbps is typically sufficient, while lossless formats like FLAC or WAV maintain the highest quality at much higher bitrates (usually above 1000 kbps).

No matter the option you prefer, Movavi Video Converter will provide an easy way to adjust the bitrate whether for high-fidelity listening or efficient storage.

Yes, a higher bitrate generally results in better audio quality, as it allows for more detail and clarity in the sound. However, this also increases the file size. The best bitrate depends on your needs – if you prioritize sound quality, a higher bitrate is ideal, but if storage space is a concern, a lower bitrate may be more practical.

The whole process might sound overly technical, but with Movavi Video Converter you will be surprised how easy it actually is to adjust the bitrate to suit your preferences.