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Convert MP3 to M4A

We offer a free online converter that can convert audio files from mp3 format to m4a format, along with a range of other audio formats.

How to convert mp3 to m4a?

How to convert m4a to mp3?

Step 1

Upload mp3-file

You can select mp3 file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
Step 2

Select «to m4a»

Choose m4a or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
Step 3

Download your m4a file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the m4a format.

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Best tool to convert mp3 to m4a

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Simply drag and drop your mp3 files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to m4a or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.

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As soon as you upload your mp3 files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.

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You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all mp3 to m4a conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

MP3 Audio File

Extension.mp3
Category🔵 audio
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 jetAudio
🔵 Zune
🔵 Audacity
🔵 Apple iTunes
🔵 Plex Media Center
🔵 Amarok
🔵 Xine
🔵 Totem
Description🔵 .mp (MPEG Layer Audio) The .mp format is an audio coding format for digital audio which uses a form of lossy data compression. It is a common audio format for consumer audio streaming or storage, as well as a standard de facto codec for the transfer and playback of music on most digital audio players. MP files compress audio data by eliminating sounds that are outside the hearing range of most people, thus reducing the file size without significantly affecting the perceived sound quality.
Technical details🔵 The `.mp3` format, MPEG-1 Audio Layer III, is a widely-used digital audio format. Here are the key technical details:
- Lossy Compression: Reduces file size by eliminating less audible sounds.
- Compression Ratio: Generally around 10:1, striking a balance between quality and size.
- Bitrate: Encoded at various rates, impacting quality and size.
- Sampling Rates: Supports a range of rates, including CD quality.
- Channel Modes: Provides options for mono, stereo, joint stereo, and dual channel.
- Metadata: Stores information like title, artist, and genre (ID3 tags).
- Streaming: Well-suited for internet audio streaming.
- Universal Playback: Works with most devices and software.
- Variable Bitrate (VBR): Adjusts bitrate dynamically for efficiency.
- Frequency Range: Covers 20 Hz to 20 kHz (the range of human hearing).
- File Size: Significantly smaller than uncompressed audio.
- Psychoacoustic Model: Eliminates less audible frequencies.
- Developed by Fraunhofer Society in the 1990s. MP3 transformed the music industry with its effective compression and broad compatibility, facilitating digital audio storage and sharing.
Developer🔵 Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME type
🔵 audio/mp3
🔵 audio/mpeg3
🔵 audio/mpg
🔵 audio/mpeg
🔵 audio/x-mpeg
🔵 audio/x-mpeg-3
🔵 audio/mp3
🔵 audio/x-mpegaudio
🔵 audio/x-mpg
🔵 audio/x-mp3

MPEG-4 Audio Layer

Extension.m4a
Category🔵 audio
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 Amarok
🔵 Winamp
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Apple iTunes
Description🔵 M4A stands for MPEG A Audio. It is a type of audio file that is encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).M4A was developed to help store a variety of file types, such as audiobooks, podcasts, and songs. Additionally, it is considered a superior alternative to MP3.
Some of the benefits of using M4A include:
- Easy editing and transfer of M4A files due to their unprotected audio file format.
- M4A files come with enhancements that improve sound quality.
Technical details🔵 How to create and how to open an M4A file?
You can create and open an M4A file in many ways. The simplest way is to use an Apple voice recorder or convert another audio format into M4A.
There are several programs and applications out there that support the playback of M4A files. Some of them are Winamp, VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime. Other programs that can open M4A files include Microsoft Zune, Elmedia Player (for Mac users), Apple iTunes, Rhythmbox (for Linux users), and iPad.
Which other formats M4A can be converted into and why?
M4A files may be a strong competitor to the MP3 file format. However, this type of digital audio file format has many disadvantages, such as being recognized as a data file instead of a media or document and having low compatibility with some devices.
Therefore, here are some of the other formats or alternatives to the M4A file format:
MP3
WAV
OGG
FLAC
One major reason why you might need to convert your M4A file is because it is a file extension, which means that only specific applications can open it. MP3 is supported by almost any device.
You may also want to convert it to AAC because it produces better sound quality, even at low bitrates.
Developer🔵 Apple
MIME type
🔵 audio/mpeg

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