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How to Convert M4a to AAC?
- Click the “Choose M4A Files” button and select your M4A file
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status changes to “Done”, click the "Download AAC" button
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This tool supports converting many types of M4a to AAC. Convert MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, WMA, OPUS, AC3, DTS to AAC.Best M4a Converter
Convert your M4a with perfect quality, size, and compression. Plus, you can also batch convert M4a using this tool.Free & Secure
Our M4a Converter is free and works on any web browser. We guarantee file security and privacy. Files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption and automatically delete after a few hours.What is an M4A file?
M4A is an audio container format developed by Apple, based on the MPEG-4 standard. Widely used for high-quality audio storage, iOS devices, and the iTunes platform. M4A files typically use AAC or ALAC encoding, providing efficient compression and high-quality audio output. Supports multi-format conversion via FFmpeg and is compatible with various players and editing tools. M4A format is ideal for both lossless and lossy audio, suitable for music, podcasts, and other audio content distribution.
How to open and play an M4A file?
M4A files can be opened using various tools. The most popular choices include: - Players: [iTunes](https://www.apple.com/itunes/) (for macOS and Windows), [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/), [Windows Media Player](https://support.microsoft.com/) - Editing and conversion tools: [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/), [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/), [Online Audio Converter](https://online-audio-converter.com/) On iOS devices, you can sync M4A files directly through iTunes or iCloud for playback. Regardless of the tool you choose, the process is straightforward: simply double-click the file or right-click and select 'Open'. If you need to convert an M4A file to another format, FFmpeg provides powerful command-line tools, such as `ffmpeg -i input.m4a output.mp3`. It is recommended to choose appropriate encoding parameters during editing and saving for optimal audio quality.
- Developed by: Apple Inc.
- Initial Release: 2001
- Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPEG-4_Part_14 https://developer.apple.com/documentation/coremedia https://ffmpeg.org/documentation.html
What is an AAC file?
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) is a more efficient audio compression format than MP3, offering better sound quality while taking up less storage. It is widely used in streaming, Apple devices, and mobile platforms. AAC supports multiple profiles, making it suitable for various applications, including low-bitrate audio transmission and high-fidelity audio playback.
How to open and play an AAC file?
AAC files can be opened and played using various tools. The most popular choices include [iTunes](https://www.apple.com/itunes/), [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/), [Winamp](https://www.winamp.com/), and [Foobar2000](https://www.foobar2000.org/). These tools support not only AAC files but also a wide range of other audio formats. Most modern media players also have built-in support for AAC files. On Windows and macOS systems, you can also use built-in media players to play AAC files. On Linux systems, the `ffplay` command-line tool (part of FFmpeg) can be used to play AAC files. Regardless of the tool you choose, the process is straightforward: simply double-click the file or right-click and select 'Open'. If you need to convert an AAC file to another format, FFmpeg provides powerful command-line tools, such as `ffmpeg -i input.aac output.mp3`.
- Developed by: Fraunhofer IIS, Dolby, Sony, Nokia
- Initial Release: 1997
- Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Audio_Codec https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html https://ffmpeg.org/
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