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AU to DTS Converter

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How to Convert AU to DTS

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your AU file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse

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Step 2: Select Output Format

DTS is automatically selected as the output format

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Step 3: Start Conversion

Click the Convert button to start the conversion

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Step 4: Download Result

Download your converted DTS file when ready

Convert AU to DTS - Complete Guide

Converting AU to DTS stays in the audio file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. AU is a audio format. Sun audio. DTS is a audio format. DTS audio. Below is what actually changes in a AU→DTS conversion, what is preserved, and when DTS is the better choice than keeping AU.

What changes when you convert AU to DTS

  • The audio is re-encoded into the DTS format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.
  • Expect a larger output file: DTS stores AU content with less aggressive compression.

About the AU format

AU is a audio format. Sun audio.

  • Compression: mixed
  • Opens with: VLC, Audacity, FFmpeg

Where AU is strong: simple legacy format from Sun/NeXT systems; stores uncompressed PCM or companded mu-law/A-law audio; easy to read and parse.

Typical AU uses: legacy Unix and Java system sounds, older audio archives.

About the DTS format

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a high-quality surround sound audio format used in cinemas, Blu-rays, and home theater systems.

  • Full name: Digital Theater Systems
  • Developer: DTS, Inc.
  • Compression: Lossy compression
  • Opens with: VLC, DTS-licensed receivers, FFmpeg, Plex

Where DTS is strong: high-bitrate surround sound for home theater; supports up to 5.1 and 7.1 multichannel audio; common on Blu-ray and DVD soundtracks.

Typical DTS uses: Blu-ray and DVD surround soundtracks, home-theater multichannel audio.

What DTS keeps

  • DTS adds: high-bitrate surround sound for home theater.

Things to watch out for

  • One DTS limitation to keep in mind: large files at high bitrates.

When to convert AU to DTS

  • Convert AU to DTS for Blu-ray and DVD surround soundtracks.
  • Convert AU to DTS for home-theater multichannel audio.
  • Pick DTS when you need supports up to 5.1 and 7.1 multichannel audio.

AU vs DTS — format comparison

A quick side-by-side of the structural differences between AU and DTS, so you can confirm this is the right conversion for your file:

AttributeAUDTS
TypeAudio fileAudio file
CompressionFlexible (lossy or lossless)Lossy
Web-friendlyNoNo
Typical file sizeMediumLarge
Best forlegacy Unix and Java system soundsBlu-ray and DVD surround soundtracks

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AU to DTS FAQ

Converting AU to DTS preserves the content faithfully; output also depends on the source file and any settings you choose.
Upload your AU file, confirm DTS as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the DTS result.
Yes. You can start with free daily conversions, with no signup required for your first jobs and no watermarks on the output. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work.
No. The AU to DTS conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is an audio file format. DTS files can be played with various audio players and media applications.
Upload your DTS audio file to the converter, select your desired output format, and click Convert. The job status appears while the audio is processed.
You can start with free daily conversions. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work, and downloaded files are not watermarked.
You can convert DTS to proof-backed audio outputs such as MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, OPUS, AC3, AMR, AU, CAF, MKA, WV, SPX, OGA, DTS, and MP2 when the source format is public-supported.
Yes! Our DTS converter works on any device including smartphones and tablets.
Choose the bitrate or output setting that fits your file-size and playback needs. Lossy formats can reduce detail compared with the source.

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