Here are 3 simple steps to convert your M4A file using our fast and free M4A file converter tool.
| Extension | M4A |
| Full Name | Audio-only MPEG-4 |
| Type | Audio |
| Mime Type | audio/m4a |
| Format | Binary |
The M4A format is the standard audio format used within an MPEG-4 video stream and was introduced in 2001. M4A files use a lossy compression method to enable small files without noticeable loss of quality with the compression rate being defined using an audio bitrate.
The format has gained popularity since its launch and is a common format for distributing music via online app stores. The file format is binary in nature and are usually unencrypted. The M4A format is supported by most popular music/audio editing software.
M4A Converter Capabilities
Our M4A converter can both convert from and to M4A files and our developers are working to improve our M4A conversion tools in future versions.
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Yes! Our M4A conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our M4A conversion tools.
We aim to process all M4A conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your M4A file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your M4A and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your M4A, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our M4A conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your M4A you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.