FAAD2 decodes AAC audio streams into playable output. FAAC is the matching encoder. Together they form the open-source AAC codec pair that has been a quiet backbone of Windows audio tooling for over two decades.

How to Download FAAD2

1 Click the DOWNLOAD button for your preferred link (US/EU Main or Mirror). When prompted by your browser, choose "Save" and select a destination folder.
2 We recommend using the mirror links (EU MIRROR / US MIRROR) first - they tend to be faster and more reliable than external sources.
3 Having trouble downloading FAAD2? If the download doesn't start, click the link again or try a different browser (Firefox/Chrome). Some security software may block downloads due to false positives.