Convert M4A to M4R
Convert M4A audios to M4R format, edit and optimize audios online and free.
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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.
The M4R file extension, standing for "MPEG-4 Ringtone", is a specialized audio format introduced by Apple in 2007 for iPhone ringtones. M4R files are essentially AAC-encoded audio files stored in the MPEG-4 container format, similar to M4A files but specifically designed for ringtones. These files are typically created using iTunes or third-party software and are limited to a maximum length of 40 seconds to comply with iPhone ringtone requirements. Historically, users would sync M4R files to their iPhones via iTunes, but they can now be transferred using various file management tools.
Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your M4A file.
Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.
Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your M4R file.
Trim & cut M4A and convert it to M4R.
Convert M4A to M4R and set the output channels to Mono (1.0) or Stereo (2.0).
To change M4A format to M4R, 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 M4R file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to M4A file location or include path to your input file.