How to convert MP4 to M4A?
You can convert MP4 to M4A with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MP4 files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MP4's.
You can also click to select MP4 files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an MP4 file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with MP4 files to M4A is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on M4A from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's M4A or something else.
- Download your M4A files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted M4A files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each M4A.
On desktop platforms, you can download the M4A files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the M4As with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mp4 |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mp4 |
Format description
MP4 (short for MPEG-4 Part 14) files store multimedia - video, audio and subtitles. Websites frequently use them for displaying videos because the MP4 format is universally supported.However, newer video formats, such as WebM, produce smaller file sizes with almost no quality loss. Therefore, you can free up storage by converting your videos to WebM.
| 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.Common questions about converting MP4 to M4A
Can I convert MP4 to M4A in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MP4's to M4As simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MP4's to convert to M4A.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MP4 file to M4A, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MP4's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 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 MP4 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 MP4's to M4A safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MP4 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 MP4's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,546,926 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,546,926 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MP4 to M4A?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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