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| Extension | M4A |
| Full Name | Audio-only MPEG-4 |
| Type | Audio |
| Mime Type | audio/m4a |
| Format | Binary |
A M4A file, also known as MPEG-4 Audio File, is a digital audio format that belongs to the MPEG-4 container standard. It was developed by Apple as an extension of the widely-used MP4 file format. M4A files are highly versatile and efficient, offering high-quality audio compression that retains the original sound fidelity while reducing the file size. This makes M4A a popular choice for storing music, audiobooks, and podcasts, as it allows users to enjoy excellent audio reproduction without taking up excessive storage space.
One of the key advantages of M4A files is their compatibility with various devices and platforms. As an Apple-supported format, M4A files can be played on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as on macOS devices using iTunes or other media players that support the format. However, this format's versatility extends beyond the Apple ecosystem, as many other media players and mobile devices, both on Windows and Android, have the capability to play M4A files without any issues.
M4A files commonly use the lossy Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) codec for compression, but they can also utilize the lossless Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) for higher fidelity audio without sacrificing storage space. It's worth noting that while M4A files are mainly associated with audio content, the MPEG-4 container format can also store video and other multimedia data, making it a flexible and widely adopted standard for various digital content types.
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.
