
Overview of XRECODE3: Advanced Audio Conversion and Extraction
XRECODE3 is a versatile audio converter and ripper, offering capabilities to convert a wide range of audio formats. Users can seamlessly transform files from popular formats such as MP3, WMA, FLAC, and AAC, as well as various video formats like AVI, MKV, and MOV, into many other audio types. The software supports an extensive list of formats for both input and output, ensuring compatibility with almost any audio file you encounter.
Key Features of XRECODE3
- Compatibility: Functions on all versions of Windows from XP to 10, including 32 and 64-bit systems, and is compatible with Wine.
- Multi-core Support: Leverages multi-core CPU power for parallel conversions, significantly boosting conversion speed.
- CUE Sheet Support: Handles embedded CUE sheets in formats like FLAC and WavPack, enhancing user experience.
- Chapter Splitting: Splits MP4 and MKA files by chapters into any supported format for easier navigation.
- Integrated Metadata Editor: Offers a built-in editor for tagging files with support for cover art and multiple cover images.
- LossyWav Support: Provides options for high-efficiency encoding with LossyWav format.
- Portable Mode: Allows users to run XRECODE3 without installation, ideal for external drives.
- File Merging: Combine input files into a single audio file along with a corresponding CUE sheet.
- Batch Processing: Convert multiple files simultaneously using a “multiple output” mode.
- Audio CD Ripping: Extracts audio from multi-channel Audio CDs efficiently.
- User-Friendly Interface: Features an informative and scalable UI, suited for all screen sizes, including netbooks.
- Extract from Video Files: Capable of extracting audio from various video files, supporting multiple audio tracks.
- Metadata Import/Export: Facilitate the import and export of metadata to and from external files.
- High-Quality Output: Supports 24 and 32-bit high-resolution audio files.
- Multilingual Support: Available in numerous languages including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and many others.
Recent Updates in XRECODE3
- Native 64-bit Support: Optimized for modern systems with enhanced performance.
- DSD/DST and DFF Formats: Added support for advanced audio formats, including SACD ISO handling.
- Extract Without Transcoding: New option to extract audio directly without conversion.
- Multi-channel Encoding: Encode multiple files into a single multi-channel output.
- Track-per-channel Splitting: Split tracks into channels across all output formats.
- Folder-based File Merging: Merge files based on their folder locations for better organization.
- Output Format Specific Settings: Enhanced settings tailored to specific output formats.
- Improved Metadata Handling: More robust metadata settings, including configuration for cover images.
- Advanced Output Options: Added dithering options and support for 32-bit int/float outputs for WAV.
- Normalization Features: New options for album mode normalization and EBUR128 configuration.
- Tabbed UI:** Enhanced UI for easier navigation and task management.
- Refined CUE Handling: Improved display and handling of CUE files.
- Shell Extension Improvements: Enhanced functionality for efficiently accessing program features.
Changelog for XRECODE3 Version 1.165
- Resolved an issue with the TITLE tag in the CUE file for merged DSD files.
- Ctrl+F8 now toggles the visibility of the status row, with changes saved for future sessions.
- Improved file processing speed by enhancing the internal library for FFmpeg handling.
- Updated to WavPack version 5.8.0 for better performance.
- Added new transcoding settings specific to WAV files.
- Improved handling of Wav/Flac/Transcode settings based on input sample rates.
- Minor UI refinements for enhanced user experience.
Download Links
Get the latest version of XRECODE3 here:
- XRECODE3 v1.165 (64-bit) | Portable Version | ~30.0 MB (Shareware)
- XRECODE3 v1.165 (32-bit) | Portable Version
For more information, visit the XRECODE3 Homepage and see the source and images.

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