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Before diving into fixes, it’s crucial to understand how Avidemux handles audio. Unlike professional editors like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, Avidemux does not perform "on-the-fly" audio transcoding or extensive format negotiation.
It should now load without the "Cannot use that file" error.
Specific formats, like Vorbis ( .ogg ), are only supported during active video re-encoding, not as simple external audio track injections. 💻 Step-by-Step Fixes to Resolve the Error Method 1: Convert to Raw Audio via Audacity
You have three practical paths:
Based on countless user reports, here are the top reasons this error occurs, along with their technical explanations.
Ensure that the audio codec and bitrate are compatible with Avidemux. You can check the audio codec and bitrate using a tool like MediaInfo or FFmpeg.
If the error persists, consider pre-processing your files before loading them into Avidemux:
"Cannot use that file as audio track" in Avidemux typically occurs because the software is designed to accept only raw audio streams
The error arises because Avidemux has strict requirements for external audio tracks. The main causes are:
Avidemux operates on a principle by default. This means it tries to copy audio data directly from the source file (or external track) to the output without re-encoding. For this to work, the audio format must be compatible with the video container (MKV, MP4, AVI) you are using.
If you're working with the MKV (Matroska) container, MKVToolNix is the most reliable muxer.
might be supported for re-encoding internal tracks but cannot be imported as external files. avidemux.org How to Fix It
ffmpeg -i input_audio.m4a -acodec copy -absf adts output_audio.aac Use code with caution.
However, many users encounter a roadblock when navigating to , clicking Add audio track , and choosing their file: they are hit with the frustrating error message: "Cannot use that file as audio track."
Older versions of Avidemux may lack fixes for specific audio handling bugs present in newer nightly builds or releases like version 2.8.1 and above . Step-by-Step Fixes 1. Convert to a Compatible Format
Before diving into fixes, it’s crucial to understand how Avidemux handles audio. Unlike professional editors like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, Avidemux does not perform "on-the-fly" audio transcoding or extensive format negotiation.
It should now load without the "Cannot use that file" error.
Specific formats, like Vorbis ( .ogg ), are only supported during active video re-encoding, not as simple external audio track injections. 💻 Step-by-Step Fixes to Resolve the Error Method 1: Convert to Raw Audio via Audacity
You have three practical paths:
Based on countless user reports, here are the top reasons this error occurs, along with their technical explanations.
Ensure that the audio codec and bitrate are compatible with Avidemux. You can check the audio codec and bitrate using a tool like MediaInfo or FFmpeg.
If the error persists, consider pre-processing your files before loading them into Avidemux:
"Cannot use that file as audio track" in Avidemux typically occurs because the software is designed to accept only raw audio streams
The error arises because Avidemux has strict requirements for external audio tracks. The main causes are:
Avidemux operates on a principle by default. This means it tries to copy audio data directly from the source file (or external track) to the output without re-encoding. For this to work, the audio format must be compatible with the video container (MKV, MP4, AVI) you are using.
If you're working with the MKV (Matroska) container, MKVToolNix is the most reliable muxer.
might be supported for re-encoding internal tracks but cannot be imported as external files. avidemux.org How to Fix It
ffmpeg -i input_audio.m4a -acodec copy -absf adts output_audio.aac Use code with caution.
However, many users encounter a roadblock when navigating to , clicking Add audio track , and choosing their file: they are hit with the frustrating error message: "Cannot use that file as audio track."
Older versions of Avidemux may lack fixes for specific audio handling bugs present in newer nightly builds or releases like version 2.8.1 and above . Step-by-Step Fixes 1. Convert to a Compatible Format
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