Batch audio encoding GUI — FFmpeg frontend
PyAudioCodingTools is a Windows GUI for batch audio encoding via FFmpeg. No command line needed — configure everything visually, drop your files, and let it encode.
Portable version available — download the ZIP, extract, run the exe. No Python required.
⚠️ FFmpeg is required separately — the app includes a built-in installer (WinGet / direct download from gyan.dev).
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| 🎵 Codecs | AAC · MP3 · Opus · FLAC · ALAC · Vorbis · PCM 16-bit · WMA · Dolby Digital · Dolby Digital Plus · DTS |
| 📊 Loudness | EBU R128 normalization (2-pass) — configurable I/LRA/TP targets |
| 🎬 MKV/MP4 | Multi-track selection (single file or batch) · MKA output with language/title tags |
| 📈 Spectral | Waveform + FFT spectrogram comparison (source vs encoded) |
| ⚡ Presets | 6 built-in one-click presets + unlimited custom presets |
| 🔄 Processing | Parallel processing (up to 32 workers) · Crash recovery with auto-resume |
| 🖥️ UI | Drag & drop · 11 color themes · Dark/Light mode · FR/EN language toggle |
| 🔔 Notifications | Windows taskbar progress · Windows Toast notifications |
| 🔧 FFmpeg | Built-in installer (WinGet / Git Master Full) · Auto symlink + PATH setup |
- Download PyAudioCodingTools_v2.4_Portable.zip from Releases
- Extract to any folder
- Run
PyAudioCodingTools_v2.4.exe - On first launch: Options → Update FFmpeg to install FFmpeg
git clone https://github.com/Crysisjim/PyAudioCodingTools.git
cd PyAudioCodingTools
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.pypip install pyinstaller
build.bat| Method | Command |
|---|---|
| Via the app (recommended) | Options → Update FFmpeg → Release Full |
| WinGet | winget install Gyan.FFmpeg |
| Manual | gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds |
PyAudioCodingTools est une interface graphique Windows pour l'encodage audio en batch via FFmpeg. Pas de ligne de commande — configurez tout visuellement, glissez vos fichiers, et lancez l'encodage.
Version portable disponible — téléchargez le ZIP, extrayez, lancez l'exe. Aucune installation Python requise.
⚠️ FFmpeg est requis séparément — l'application inclut un installateur intégré (WinGet / téléchargement direct depuis gyan.dev).
| Catégorie | Fonctionnalités |
|---|---|
| 🎵 Codecs | AAC · MP3 · Opus · FLAC · ALAC · Vorbis · PCM 16-bit · WMA · Dolby Digital · Dolby Digital Plus · DTS |
| 📊 Loudness | Normalisation EBU R128 en 2 passes — cibles I/LRA/TP configurables |
| 🎬 MKV/MP4 | Sélection de pistes (unitaire ou batch) · Sortie MKA avec tags langue/titre |
| 📈 Spectral | Comparaison waveform + Spectrogramme FFT (source vs encodé) |
| ⚡ Préréglages | 6 préréglages intégrés one-click + préréglages personnels illimités |
| 🔄 Traitement | Traitement parallèle (jusqu'à 32 workers) · Reprise après crash |
| 🖥️ Interface | Drag & drop · 11 thèmes · Mode clair/sombre · Bascule FR/EN |
| 🔔 Notifications | Progression barre des tâches · Notifications Toast Windows |
| 🔧 FFmpeg | Installateur intégré (WinGet / Git Master Full) · Symlinks + PATH auto |
- Téléchargez PyAudioCodingTools_v2.4_Portable.zip depuis Releases
- Extrayez dans n'importe quel dossier
- Lancez
PyAudioCodingTools_v2.4.exe - Au premier lancement : Options → Mise à jour FFmpeg pour installer FFmpeg
git clone https://github.com/Crysisjim/PyAudioCodingTools.git
cd PyAudioCodingTools
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.pypip install pyinstaller
build.bat| Méthode | Commande |
|---|---|
| Via l'app (recommandé) | Options → Mise à jour FFmpeg → Release Full |
| WinGet | winget install Gyan.FFmpeg |
| Manuel | gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds |
| Codec | Extension | Surround | Loudnorm | Bitrate typique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC | .aac |
✅ 7.1 | ✅ | 96–320 kbps |
| Dolby Digital Plus | .eac3 / .mka |
✅ 7.1 | ✅ | 128–640+ kbps |
| Dolby Digital | .ac3 / .mka |
✅ 5.1 | ✅ | 192–640 kbps |
| DTS | .dts / .mka |
✅ 5.1 | ❌ | 192–1536 kbps |
| MP3 | .mp3 |
❌ stéréo | ✅ | 64–320 kbps |
| Opus | .opus |
✅ 7.1 | ✅ | 32–256 kbps |
| FLAC | .flac |
✅ 8ch | ❌ | Sans perte |
| PCM 16-bit | .wav |
✅ 8ch | ❌ | Non compressé |
Documentation complète : github.com/Crysisjim/PyAudioCodingTools/wiki
- ⚡ Built-in one-click presets (Series, Podcast, Music HQ, Web, FLAC)
- 🌐 FR/EN language toggle (Options tab, takes effect on restart)
- ⭐ Auto-selection of preferred language track in MKV pickers
- 📂 "Open Output Folder" button
- ⏱️ Adaptive WAV timeout (large Blu-ray PCM files)
- 🔄 Crash recovery with auto-resume on next launch
- 📋 Detailed crash log with system info
- 🐛 Fixed: custom FFmpeg args with quoted paths (shlex.split)
- 🐛 Fixed: duplicate WinGet symlink call removed
- MKV/MP4 track selection (single + batch)
- MKA output with language/title tag preservation
- Built-in FFmpeg installer (WinGet + Git Master Full)
- WinGet symlinks auto-creation
- FFT spectrogram comparison
- EBU R128 loudness normalization (2-pass)
- Configurable parallel processing
- Windows Toast notifications
Developed by Crysisjim
| Contributor | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grok 4 (xAI) | Initial code & architecture | 20% |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro (Google) | Optimization & polish | 20% |
| Claude Sonnet/Opus (Anthropic) | Refactoring, fixes, features v2.1–2.4 | 20% |
| Crysisjim | Direction, testing & integration | 40% |
Libraries: Python · CustomTkinter · FFmpeg · Pygame · Matplotlib · NumPy · Pillow · tkinterdnd2
MIT License · Crysisjim · 2026