Switch (full name: Switch Audio File Converter, formerly called Switch Sound File Converter) is a very stable, user-friendly, comprehensive and professional audio format universal converter/compressor/extractor for Windows and Mac platforms, developed by NCH Software from Australia. It helps user convert and encode sound files quickly and easily.

Switch has small file size (less then 2 MB), supports flexible conversion between almost all audio file formats (WAV, MP3, WMA, M4A, OGG, MID, FLAC, AMR, AAC, AU, AIFF, RAW, DVF, VOX, DSS, and many others, a total of 40+), is able to fast convert or compress thousands of sound files at once, extract audio from any media file (such as DVD) including video, automatically normalize audio levels, and more.

Moreover, Switch allows user to set the audio bit rate, encoder options, volume, audio effects, audio labels, audio labels for converted files and other parameters as needed, and provides the capability to directly jump to WavePad to edit audio files. All in all, it brings us a complete set of audio format conversion, adjustment and output solutions.

Main Applications

  • Convert audio files for your iPod, phone or tablet
  • Compress audio files to save hard drive space
  • Convert to MP3 or M4R for use as a ringtone
  • Convert audio files not supported by other software
  • Extract sound bites from video files or DVDs
  • Open formats not supported by your sound editor
  • Create compressed MP3 files for easy online sharing

Key Features

  • Convert between over 40 audio file formats
  • Music tags preserved for supporting formats (e.g., MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC and OGG)
  • Import and convert a playlist (M3U and PLS)
  • Extract audio from DVDs and video files (e.g., AVI, MOV, MPEG)
  • Access online database to add song information
  • Listen to tracks prior to conversion
  • Batch convert many audio files at once
  • Convert from multiple file formats at one time
  • Use your right click menu to convert audio files directly from Windows Explorer
  • Automatically normalize audio while converting
  • MP3 encoder for constant or variable bit rates
  • WAV encoder and FLAC converter supports a range of sample rates
  • Use as a command line plugin for automation with software to convert or compress audio files

Supported Audio File Formats

From To
.3GA, .3GP, .AAC, .AC3, .ACT, .RCD, .RED, .AIF, .AIFF, .AIFC, .AMR, .APE, .AUP, .AU, .ASF, .AVI, .CAF, .CDA, .DART, .DCT, .DS2, .DSS, .DTS, .DVF, .FLAC, .FLV, .GSM, .M2A, .M3U, .M4A, .M4B, .M4R, .MID, .MKA, .MKV, .MOD, .MOH, .MOV, .MP1, .MP2, .MP3, .MP4, .MPA, .MPC, .MPEG, .MPGA, .MPG, .MPEG, .MSV, .OGA, .OGG, .OPUS, .PLS, .QCP, .RA, .RAR, .RAW, .REC, .RSS, .SHN, .SPX, .VOB, .VOC, .VOX, .WAV, .WMA, .WMV, .WPL, .WV, .ZAB, .ZIP .AAC, .AC3, .AIF, .AIFF, .AIFC, .AMR, .APE, .AU, .CAF, .CDA, .FLAC, .GSM, .M3U, .M4A, .M4B, .M4R, .MOV, .MP1, .MP2, .MP3, .MPC, .OGG, .OPUS, .PLS, .RAW, .RSS, .SPX, .TXT, .VOX, .WAV, .WMA, .WPL

System Requirements

  • Windows 64 bit only
  • Mac OS X 10.5+

Universal Registration Codes

Username Registration Code
v8.xx
  • 189923681-fukcenpz
  • 217389425-crwnenmf
  • 170058561-wzjoenfj
  • 238957586-egvwenac
  • 220479265-pmonengp

Edition Statement

AppNee provides the Switch Plus Edition multilingual full installers and unlocked files or all versions universal registration code, universal reg key files, as well as portable full registered versions for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit, and pre-activated versions for Mac.

Installation Notes

for v8.xx Setup on Windows:
  1. Download and install the latest version of Switch from official site
  2. Add the following line to your hosts file:
    • 127.0.0.1 secure.nch.com.au
  3. Run program, and enter "File/Register Software…"
  4. Use the universal registration code above to register program
  5. Done
for Mac:
  1. Download and install Switch
  2. Use the universal registration code above to register program
  3. Done
*** Block outgoing connections with your favorite firewall, such as Little Snitch, Hands Off.

*** Disable automatic update check.

Related Links

Download URLs

License Version Download Size
for Windows
Plus Edition Latest n/a
v12.01 1.68 MB
for Mac
Plus Edition Latest n/a
v11.09 4.01 MB
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