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DTS to AU Converter

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How to Convert DTS to AU

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

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

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Step 2: Select Output Format

AU 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 AU file when ready

Convert DTS to AU - Complete Guide

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

What changes when you convert DTS to AU

  • The audio is re-encoded into the AU format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.
  • Expect a smaller output file: AU is typically more space-efficient than DTS for the same content.

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.

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.

What AU keeps

  • AU adds: simple legacy format from Sun/NeXT systems.

Things to watch out for

  • One AU limitation to keep in mind: dated format rarely used today.

When to convert DTS to AU

  • Convert DTS to AU for legacy Unix and Java system sounds.
  • Convert DTS to AU for older audio archives.
  • Pick AU when you need stores uncompressed PCM or companded mu-law/A-law audio.

DTS vs AU — format comparison

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

AttributeDTSAU
TypeAudio fileAudio file
CompressionLossyFlexible (lossy or lossless)
Web-friendlyNoNo
Typical file sizeLargeMedium
Best forBlu-ray and DVD surround soundtrackslegacy Unix and Java system sounds

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DTS to AU FAQ

Converting DTS to AU preserves the content faithfully; output also depends on the source file and any settings you choose.
Upload your DTS file, confirm AU as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the AU 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 DTS to AU 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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