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Convert MP3 to M4A

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

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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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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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How to convert MP3 to M4A?

  1. Upload MP3 File

    Drag & drop any MP3 file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select MP3 Tools

    Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your M4A

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your M4A file.

Convert MP3 to M4A

Tools

MP3 Trim

Trim & cut MP3 and convert it to M4A.

M4A Channels

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change MP3 format to M4A?

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

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Convert MP3 to M4A on macOS

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

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to MP3 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your MP3_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert MP3_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

Convert MP3 to M4A 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 MP3 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your MP3_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert MP3_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

Convert MP3 to M4A on Linux

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

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to MP3 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your MP3_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert MP3_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

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