format using a tool like Audacity or an online converter before importing it. Check the Audio Menu: Ensure you are using the Audio -> Select Track
This error typically appears when you try to load an external audio file (like an MP3, M4A, or AAC) to replace or add a new audio track to a video. Instead of seamlessly integrating the sound, Avidemux rejects the file entirely. avidemux cannot use that file as audio track
ffmpeg -i input_audio.m4a -acodec copy -absf adts output_audio.aac Use code with caution. format using a tool like Audacity or an
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To resolve the "Avidemux cannot use that file as audio track" error, try the following solutions: ffmpeg -i input_audio
Avidemux works best with:
Avidemux is designed to be a "linear" editor, meaning it prefers to process video and audio streams directly without re-encoding them whenever possible. Because of this, it is notoriously picky about the format of external audio files you try to import.