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Different track length after converting to ogg

Sometimes when I convert from another lossy format such as MP3 to ogg, the resulting track length is different.  For example, I converted a 256 kbps CBR MP3 with a duration of 1h 59m 47s to q2 OGG using aoTuV [20110424].  The resulting ogg file has a duration of 1h 59m 39s.  Where did the 8 seconds disappear?

I realize it is not a huge difference.  I was just curious what causes such things to happen?

Thanks!

Different track length after converting to ogg

Reply #1
How did you convert your files? "Losing" 8 seconds sounds like a serious bug in the converter.
It's only audiophile if it's inconvenient.


Different track length after converting to ogg

Reply #3
How did you convert your files? "Losing" 8 seconds sounds like a serious bug in the converter.

Using Foobar2000 1.1.11.

OK, I think it's a problem with Foobar itself.  Foobar is reporting that the source MP3 file's duration is 1h 59m 47s, but when I actually play that track, the track stops playing at 1h 59m 39s.  Windows 7 is also reporting that the track length is only 1h 59m 39s.  Not quite sure why Foobar is misreporting the length of the MP3...

Different track length after converting to ogg

Reply #4
select file>context menu>utilities>Fix vbr header

Different track length after converting to ogg

Reply #5
My guess: this MP3 file doesn't have a header (with info about its exact duration), so "1h 59m 47s" is just an estimate.

You can select mp3 file -> right click-> Utilities -> Fix VBR MP3 header.