What is the difference between .ac3 and .dts?
- Extension
- .ac3
- .dts
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Audio
- Developer
- Dolby Laboratories
- DTS, Inc.
- Description
- Audio file saved in the AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio format; can include up to six channels of audio (DD 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer output); uses lossy compression and often used as the format for DVDs, cinema theaters, and game consoles.
- A DTS Encoded Audio File, with the extension .dts, is a digital audio format developed by Digital Theater Systems (now known as DTS, Inc.). It is widely used for storing and delivering multi-channel audio content, such as that found in DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and other digital media platforms. DTS audio files are highly appreciated for their ability to provide high-quality surround sound, enhancing the listening experience for movies, music, and games.
- MIME Type
- audio/ac3
- audio/vnd.dts
- Sample
- sample.ac3
- sample.dts
- Wikipedia
- .ac3 on Wikipedia
- .dts on Wikipedia