M4A file Converter
Online M4A file Converter - Instant Download!
How to use M4A Converter
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Step 1 - Upload a file
Select a file from your computer using the browse function.
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Step 2 - Choose a destination format
Choose a destination format like M4A, AAC, AMR, AU, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA. We support most audio formats.
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Step 3 - Download your audio file
Download your converted file immediately.
More information on M4A, MPEG-4 Audio Layer (.m4a)
The .m4a file format
M4A is a type of audio file developed and pupularised by Apple. Music purchased through iTunes has been in M4a format since 2007. This file is based on the MPEG-4 codec however M4A is comprised solely of audio
.m4a technical details
M4A files are more superior to MP3 in terms of the scale of compression and quality of audio. M4A resides within MPEG-4 container and uses Apple’s codec. The file compression in M4A are lossless in that no data is lost and they can be re-converted back to their original format.M4A files do not carry any Digital Rights Management protection associated with other files. This means that they are less restricted.
Additional information about M4A file format
| File extension | .M4A |
| File category | AUDIO |
| Useful links | http://whatis.techtarget.com/fileformat/M4A-Unprotected-AAC-audio-file https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPEG-4_Part_14#.MP4_versus_.M4A |
| File conversion | Convert a file to M4A |
| Developer | Apple |
| Associated programs | Apple Quick Time Player Windows Media player iTunes |