Avidemux Cannot Use That File As Audio Track -

When encountering the error "Avidemux cannot use that file as audio track," it typically indicates that Avidemux is having trouble processing or is incompatible with the specific audio file you've tried to add to your project. This issue can arise due to several reasons, ranging from incompatible file formats to corrupted files. Let's break down the potential causes and solutions:

1. Set Audio Output → AAC (FDK).
2. Load external MP3.
3. Set Output Format → MP4v2.
4. Save. Result: The MP3 is re-encoded to AAC inside the MP4.

The "Avidemux cannot use that file as audio track" error can occur due to several reasons: avidemux cannot use that file as audio track

Avidemux’s internal architecture does not use its full demuxer (the part that opens video containers) when adding an external audio track. Instead, it looks for a direct, raw stream. avidemux.org Unsupported Containers : Files like When encountering the error "Avidemux cannot use that

. Avidemux generally requires external audio tracks to be in raw or specific formats like WAV, MP3, or AC3 to properly mux them with video. Common Causes Unsupported Containers : You are trying to load an Set Audio Output → AAC (FDK)

If none of these work, run a quick test: use mediainfo or ffprobe to inspect your audio file. Look for "Format" and "Sampling rate." Post those details on the Avidemux forums (or in comments below), and the community will help.