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http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-software-2/easy-way-to-convert-ogg-vorbis-to-mp3-on-fedora-484356/ Easy way to convert OGG Vorbis to mp3
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First off, I'd like to say that this thread isn't a question, but instead an answer to many questions Fedora users may have. Recently I have searched for a way to convert OGG Vorbis to mp3 so that I could send mp3 files to Windows users so that they don't have to download an OGG player. I read that SoX (Sound Exchange) was a great program, but it was used only in the Terminal and you needed to enable mp3 support for it, which was a hassle to many users. So, I stumbled upon a simpler solution: Sound Converter. Downloading Sound Converter In this solution, I am assuming that you have GNOME as the default destkop environment. Go to Applications, Add/Remove Software. If you are not logged in as root, you will need to type in your password to open the program. After the Package Manager has loaded, go to Applications, Sound and Video, and click on the Optional Packages button. A new window will popup showing you all the available sound and video packages. Scroll down until you see soundconverter. A description of the program will appear beside it. Place a checkmark beside its name and click close. Then, click Apply and wait for the program to download and install. Once the installation is complete, you may now use Sound Converter. Using Sound Converter Sound Converter is a nice, easy to use program with a simple user interface. You can convert a single file, a multitude of files, or even a folder of files at once. To use, click on one of the buttons that say Add File or Add Folder. An open file dialog will appear. Choose a file and click Open. Then, to change your conversion options, go to Edit, Preferences. The Preferences dialog will appear. Under the heading "Type of Result?," you may choose from OGG Vorbis, MP3, FLAC, and WAV. Once you have chosen your conversion type, you may change your bitrate mode (MP3 only) or quality (OGG Vorbis and MP3 only). You can change several other options if you wish, but when you're finished, click Close. When you are ready to convert, simply click the Convert button. When you are finished, you may convert another file or folder or simply close Sound Converter. |
