M4A Converter
AAC audio in an MPEG-4 container. Better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate and the native format of Apple Music and iTunes.
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MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG, OPUS, AAC, AIFF, WMA, AMR, MP4, MOV & more ยท Processed on your device - nothing is uploaded
M4A at a glance
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio (AAC) |
|---|---|
| Type | lossy |
| File extension | .m4a |
| MIME type | audio/mp4 |
| Developer | MPEG / Apple (2001) |
| Best for | iPhone, iTunes/Apple Music, YouTube uploads and efficient music storage |
| Compatibility | Excellent on Apple devices, Android, Windows, browsers and most modern players. |
| Bitrates | 64-320 kbps |
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About M4A
What is a M4A file?
M4A (MPEG-4 Audio (AAC)) is a lossy audio format developed by MPEG / Apple in 2001. AAC audio in an MPEG-4 container. Better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate and the native format of Apple Music and iTunes.
What is M4A best for?
M4A is best for iPhone, iTunes/Apple Music, YouTube uploads and efficient music storage.
What plays M4A files?
Excellent on Apple devices, Android, Windows, browsers and most modern players.
How big are M4A files?
About ~1.4 MB at 192 kbps per minute of stereo audio.
How do I convert to M4A?
Drop your files above, make sure M4A is selected and click Convert. It's free and works on any device.