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Convert MP3 to M4A
MP3 is lossy, and some audio editors, phone systems and tools want uncompressed sound. M4A (AAC) sounds better than MP3 at the same size and plays natively on Apple devices.
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Why convert MP3 to M4A?
To convert MP3 files to M4A, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the M4A result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert MP3 to M4A
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Add your MP3 files
Drag your MP3 files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to M4A and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your M4A file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
MP3 vs M4A
| Property | MP3 | M4A |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III | MPEG-4 Audio |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Created by | Fraunhofer IIS / MPEG | MPEG; Apple yaygınlaştırdı |
| Year | 1993 | — |
| Extensions | .mp3 | .m4a .m4b |
| MIME | audio/mpeg | audio/mp4 |
About the formats
MP3
MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
MP3 is the most widespread audio format in the world. Lossy compression shrinks files to about a tenth of WAV, and it plays on every device.
M4A
MPEG-4 Audio
M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. iPhone voice memos, iTunes music and many saved voice clips are M4A.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting MP3 to M4A free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4A | MP3 | plays on every device | ||
| MP3 | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · larger file | ||
| MP3 | OGG | open and royalty-free | ||
| MP3 | OPUS | most efficient for speech | ||
| MP3 | AAC | broadcast-grade audio | ||
| MP3 | FLAC | lossless at half size · larger file | ||
| WAV | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · studio recording | ||
| MP4 | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| 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 |