Avidemux Cannot Use That File As Audio Track [updated] Jun 2026

Avidemux often rejects audio files (like AAC) that are still wrapped in an MP4 or M4A container when you try to use them as an external track. It prefers "raw" formats (like AAC in an ADTS/LATM envelope, WAV, or raw MP3). Traktor/Metadata Mess:

What is the of the audio you are trying to use (e.g., .mp3, .m4a, .wav)? Which version of Avidemux are you running? avidemux cannot use that file as audio track

Q: Why can't I add an audio file to my Avidemux project? A: The "Avidemux cannot use that file as audio track" error can occur due to incompatible audio formats, corrupted files, or unsupported codecs. Avidemux often rejects audio files (like AAC) that

The most common culprit is attempting to import an or OGG file directly into a project where the output is set to copy, or simply because the internal decoder is failing to read the file header. Which version of Avidemux are you running