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Convert M4A to MP3

Convert M4A audios to MP3 format, edit and optimize audios online and free.

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MPEG-4 Audio (.m4a)

The M4A file extension, standing for MPEG-4 Audio, is a digital audio format developed by Apple in the early 2000s as part of the MPEG-4 standard. It utilizes Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) for efficient compression, offering high-quality audio at lower bitrates. M4A files are commonly used for storing music, audiobooks, and podcasts, particularly within Apple's ecosystem, including iTunes and iPod. This format emerged to provide better sound quality and smaller file sizes compared to MP3, aiming to become the new standard in audio compression.

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MPEG Audio Layer 3 (.mp3)

The MP3 format is a compressed audio file format that enables efficient storage and distribution of audio content. Developed by the Fraunhofer Society, standardized and released by MPEG, it utilizes "Layer 3" audio compression to reduce file sizes. The format played a crucial role in the digital distribution of music, despite being associated with copyright controversies.

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How to convert M4A to MP3?

  1. Upload M4A File

    Choose your M4A audio for uploading to our M4A converter.

  2. Select M4A Tools

    To customize M4A to MP3 conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your MP3

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final MP3 file.

Convert M4A to MP3

Tools

M4A Trim

Trim & cut M4A and convert it to MP3.

MP3 Channels

Convert M4A to MP3 and set the output channels to Mono (1.0) or Stereo (2.0).

MP3 Bitrate

Convert M4A to MP3 and set the bitrate for the audio track. Choose from Constant Bitrate (CBR) or Variable Bitrate (VBR), or leave it to Auto, to automatically choose a bitrate based on the source file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change M4A format to MP3?

To change M4A format to MP3, upload your M4A file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your M4A file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted MP3 file afterward.

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Convert M4A to MP3 on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your M4A_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert M4A_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

Convert M4A to MP3 on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your M4A_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert M4A_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

Convert M4A to MP3 on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your M4A_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert M4A_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

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