Compatibility guide

Which Creaptor Page Fits My File Type?

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Choose the tool by the file you already have: audio files go to audio routes, video files go to video or extraction routes, and MOV, WEBM, and MKV have dedicated MP4 pages. Check the extension and codec if intake rejects a file.

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Example: identify the input first

The public MKV sample contains H.264 video and AAC audio. The container points to MKV to MP4; the codecs tell you what is inside.

After conversion, play the output and check picture, sound, and size. A matching extension alone does not prove an unusual codec will work.

Audio-only routes expect audio files

MP3 Converter, Audio Converter, MP3 Compressor, and WAV Compressor are built for audio-first uploads.

Those routes are the cleanest fit when the source is already audio and you are not starting from a video file.

Video-to-audio routes expect video files

MP4 to MP3, Video to MP3, and Extract Audio From Video are the right surface when the source starts as video and the result needs to be audio.

These routes are better than pushing a video through an audio-only page that was built for different inputs.

Format-specific pages are best when the source is obvious

MOV to MP4, WEBM to MP4, and MKV to MP4 are the clearest fit when the source format is already known and the user wants a direct route for that exact file type.

  • Use generic routes when the input can vary.
  • Use specific routes when the source type already answers the intent question for the user.

An unsupported file does not always mean the product is broken

Sometimes the file is simply on the wrong page. Moving to a route that matches the source type is often enough.

When the file still does not fit, the next question is whether the source type is outside the current Creaptor tool set.

Upload compatibility FAQs

Direct answers about which pages fit audio files, video files, and format-specific uploads.

Which pages should I use for audio files?

Use MP3 Converter, Audio Converter, MP3 Compressor, or WAV Compressor when the source is already audio.

Should I use a format-specific page or a generic one?

Use the format-specific page when the source type is already obvious. Use the generic page when the input can vary.

Which pages should I use for video files that need audio output?

Use MP4 to MP3, Video to MP3, or Extract Audio From Video when the source is video and the result needs to be audio.

If a file is rejected, what is the first thing to check?

Check whether you opened a page that matches the source type and the real goal of the job before assuming the tool itself is failing.

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