How to convert M4A to AAC?
You can convert M4A to AAC with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose M4A files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your M4As.
You can also click to select M4A files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an M4A file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with M4A files to AAC is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on AAC from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AAC or something else.
- Download your AAC files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted AAC files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each AAC.
On desktop platforms, you can download the AAC files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the AACs with other apps.
About the formats
| 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.| File extension | .aac |
|---|---|
| Category | Audio file formats |
| Developed by | Fraunhofer Institute, Nokia, Dolby, AT&T, Sony and others |
| Mime type | audio/aac |
Format description
AAC files are audio files using Advanced Audio Coding compression. AAC is a lossy format, meaning the audio quality remains almost the same as the original source. The slight loss leads to the audio files taking up less space, which makes them ideal for music streaming or when bandwidth is limited. AAC is superior to MP3 for handling frequencies above 16 kHz. The encoding efficiency for transient and stationary signals is also better when compared to MP3.Common questions about converting M4A to AAC
Can I convert M4A to AAC in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple M4As to AACs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing M4As to convert to AAC.
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 to AAC, 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 to AAC 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 to AAC?
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).
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