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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)

MP3, short for MPEG Audio Layer 3, is a digital audio coding format that revolutionized music storage and distribution. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), it was first introduced in the early 1990s. Its primary advantage lies in its ability to compress audio files significantly without major loss in sound quality, making it ideal for efficient storage and transmission over the internet. MP3 files are widely used for music playback on various digital devices, including computers, smartphones, and portable media players, due to their balance of compression efficiency and sound fidelity.

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MPEG-4 Audio (.m4a)

M4A, an acronym for MPEG-4 Audio, is a file extension used to represent audio files encoded with Advanced Audio Codecs (AAC or ALAC) as part of the MPEG-4 format. Introduced by Apple in 2001, M4A was designed to improve upon the MP3 format by offering superior audio quality and smaller file sizes. Widely used in digital music distribution, M4A files are known for their efficient compression and lossless audio options, making them a preferred choice for music enthusiasts and professionals in the tech industry.

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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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