MP3 to M4A Converter
Convert MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-III) to M4A (MPEG-4 Part 14) online and completely free.
How to convert MP3 to M4A online
- 1To get started, upload one or more .mp3 files to the converter area.
- 2Then use the audio conversion settings and click the "Convert" button.
- 3When the conversion is complete, you can download .m4a files.
MP3
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)
MP3
MP3 is a popular lossy audio format. This allows you to maintain acceptable sound quality with small file size. For most users, this loss of sound quality is almost imperceptible, so the MP3 format quickly gained its popularity, allowing you to store more songs on compact digital devices such as smartphones and iPods. Its small size made it a perfect choice for sharing music online.
File type: Audio
File extension: .mp3
Developed by: Fraunhofer Society
Initial release: 1993
M4A
M4A (MPEG-4 Part 14)
M4A
The M4A music format was developed by Apple. This is the format used to store audio files on the iTunes Store platform. This format is a kind of MPEG-4 container but designed specifically for encoding music. The M4A format can use both lossless and lossy compression using AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) or ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) technologies.
File type: Audio
File extension: .m4a
Developed by: Apple Inc.
Initial release: 2001
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