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M4A converter
M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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What is M4A?
M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. iPhone voice memos, iTunes music and many saved voice clips are M4A.
iPhone Voice Memos, Apple Music and audiobooks.
Strengths
- Better sound than MP3 at the same size
- Built-in support on Apple devices
Weaknesses
- Some older players and car systems cannot play it
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio |
|---|---|
| Created by | MPEG; Apple yaygınlaştırdı |
| Extensions | .m4a .m4b |
| MIME | audio/mp4, audio/x-m4a |
| Family | Audio |
Convert to M4A
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · MP3 recording | ||
| WAV | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · studio recording | ||
| MP4 | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · phone video | ||
| AAC | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| FLAC | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · lossless archive | ||
| WMA | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · old Windows Media audio | ||
| AIFF | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · Mac studio recording | ||
| MOV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · screen recording | ||
| MKV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · OBS and film recordings | ||
| AVI | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · old camcorder footage | ||
| WMV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is M4A?
M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. iPhone voice memos, iTunes music and many saved voice clips are M4A.
What is M4A used for?
iPhone Voice Memos, Apple Music and audiobooks.
Which formats can M4A be converted to?
On this page M4A files convert to MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC. MP3, WAV, MP4, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, WMA, AIFF, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into M4A.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.