What is an M4A file?
| File extension | .m4a |
|---|---|
| Category | Audio file formats |
| Developed by | Apple |
| Mime type | audio/m4a |
Format description
M4A files store audio using the AAC codec. M4A stands for MPEG-4 Audio. It is very similar to MP4 with the difference being the lack of a video/subtitle track in the file.More about the M4A audio converter
The M4A converter is used to convert your files that have AAC compression into other formats.
You can convert M4A to MP3 using the convert M4A option in the converter. Similarly, you can
convert M4A to WAV using the same converter. You will need the converter to play the files on
Android devices and to reduce the file size. When you use the M4A converter, it does not
compromise the quality of the final file. You can use the converter online. This means you do
not have to waste any disk space by downloading and installing the app on your PC, laptop, or
mobile device. Try the M4A audio converter here.
Common questions about M4A conversions
How to open an M4A file?
If you don't know how to listen to an M4A file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert M4A files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple M4A files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing M4As.
Pasting M4A files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting M4A files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an M4A file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big M4As, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert M4A files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert M4A files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting M4As safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your M4A files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your M4As and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert M4A?
For most audio files, the wait is usually around a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger audio files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
M4A vs WAV?
The M4A is of lesser quality as it is a compressed file. The WAV is an uncompressed file,
creating lossless audio quality.
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