CLI QuickTime AAC/ALAC encoder
Publisher’s description
What is qaac?
qaac is an open-source program for Windows from nu774. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.07, released on September 10, 2026. 3 versions are listed since March 25, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,577 times. The source code on GitHub (nu774/qaac) has 1,003 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI QuickTime AAC/ALAC encoder”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: qaac is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is qaac safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1FB3AB4AA81725E2607AC1B31AFA0E13D2617EE6EB5900F5070C092F5271CBB3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.07Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.89 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.84 | March 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id nu774.qaac -echoco install qaac -yProgram files (.exe): qaac.exe, refalac.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nu774
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nu774/qaac
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.07
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,577
- GitHub stars
- 1,003
- GitHub forks
- 48
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- nu774.qaac
- Chocolatey package
- qaac
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Frequently asked questions
Is qaac free?
Yes. qaac is open-source software under the Public Domain licence.
Is qaac safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install qaac with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does qaac run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of qaac?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 25, 2025.
Can I use qaac without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.