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Avidemux+cannot+use+that+file+as+audio+track 【NEWEST 2026】

Solution 1: Convert the Audio to standard MP3 or AAC (Recommended)

However, when you try to add an external audio file, Avidemux isn't expecting a box. It's expecting just the raw music CD itself. If you hand it a box (an MP4 file) with a CD inside, it will reject it. But if you take the CD out of the box (extract the raw AAC audio stream), Avidemux will accept it without issue. avidemux+cannot+use+that+file+as+audio+track

Choose or MP3 as your export format.

Before we dive into the fixes, it's crucial to ensure you're using the correct workflow. A surprising number of "audio not working" reports come from a fundamental misunderstanding. Solution 1: Convert the Audio to standard MP3

The audio file is in a container or codec that Avidemux cannot parse (e.g., specialized FLAC, Vorbis, or proprietary formats). But if you take the CD out of

Or to CBR MP3: