MP3 Packer attempts to save space by storing frame data in the smallest possible frame. Usually MP3s are already stored in the most efficient way possible.
However, for high-bitrate CBR files (like --preset insane) there can be a lot of wasted space.
Here are some key features of "WinMP3Packer":
· Usually makes --preset insane files 2-10% smaller LOSSLESSLY
· Squeezes out all the padding it can from any MP3 (Will not produce a larger file, unless you use the -b switch)
· Writes valid LAME header for proper VBR seeking
· Can process all MP3s in a directory
· Goes fairly fast for Perl... Around 80x on my Athlon64 (for version 0.06. LAME goes ~12x)
· Many people also use this backwards, to losslessly turn VBR into larger CBR files to humor players which can't handle VBR
· Public domain, so any random nutjob can tweak it for any purpose
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Fixed download link only.