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Convert M4A to MP4

We offer a free online converter that can convert audio files from m4a format to mp4 format, along with a range of other audio formats.

Converting your m4a file to mp4 is easy with these steps.

Converting your mp4 file to m4a is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload m4a-file

You can select m4a file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to mp4»

Choose mp4 or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your mp4 file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the mp4 format.

Converting m4a to mp4

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Simply drag and drop your m4a files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to mp4 or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
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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 type that is encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).

M4A was developed to help you store a wide range of file types, such as audiobooks, podcasts, and songs. That is in addition to the fact that it is a better competitor to MP3.

Some of the benefits or advantages of using M4A are:

  1. 1. It is easy to edit and transfer M4A files because it is designed to be an unprotected audio file format.
  2. 2. M4A files have additional enhancements that boost the 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. The other programs that open M4A files are 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 formats. Yet, this type of digital audio file format has many disadvantages, such as appearing as a data file (instead of a media or document), and low compatibility with some devices.

So, here are some of the other formats or alternatives to the M4A file format:

  1. 1. MP3
  2. 2 WAV
  3. 3. OGG
  4. 4. 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

MPEG-4 Video File

Extension.mp4
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 Eltima Elmedia Player
🔵 Winamp
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Apple iTunes
Description🔵

MP4 is one of the popular digital multimedia formats. The original name is MPEG-4 Part 14. It is one of the most versatile digital multimedia formats because it can play both video and audio files.

Besides, you can use MP4 file formats for many other purposes, such as streaming over the Internet and storing still images.

The characteristics of MP4 files include but are not limited to:

  1. MP4 file formats are mostly preferred by users because of the versatile use that includes playing audio and video files.
  2. You can use MP4 to stream or watch live events over the Internet.
  3. MP4 file stores multiple data types, such as audio, video, scene descriptors, and object descriptors.
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an MP4 file

You can create an MP4 file by recording video with your device or by using certain software.

You can also use various converters to convert videos to MP4 file formats.

How to Open an MP4 File

Almost all the video players open an MP4 file because MP4 is a standardized digital file format.

You can open an MP4 file in several ways, such as using either the Windows Media PlayerorVLC Media Player.

Some of the others that can open the MP4 file are QuickTime (for macOS), MPlayer, VLC Media Player, and X Codec Pack.

Which other formats MP4 can be converted into and why

MP4 is widely used as a video file format because of the efficient video compression scheme that prevents data loss when converting.

Besides, you can use a lot of tools to seamlessly convert your MP4 file to another file format. Some of the popular video formats are:

  1. 1. m4w
  2. 2. mkw
  3. 3. mov
  4. 4. avi
  5. 5. flv

MP4 is supported by almost any device that is able to play video. However sometimes a user might need to convert it to another format. MKV is well known for being able to store a huge amount of information like dozens of audio streams and subtitles. WMV format provides better compression than MP4 does.

Developer🔵 Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME type
🔵 audio/mp4
🔵 video/mp4

FAQ

❓ How do I change m4a to mp4?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from m4a and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert m4a to mp4?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing m4a to mp4.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert m4a to mp4 securely?
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📱 Is it possible to convert m4a to mp4 without having to install any software?
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