How to Change MP3 to M4A

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How to Change MP3 to M4A

28 June 2021 Jennifer Thatcher Technology Manager of Test Dept.

Summary
We may change the audio files to different formats for various reasons like playing on iPad and iPhone which only support audios in M4A format. As a result, we need to convert audios in MP3 to such supported audio formats before using. Here will introduce how to change MP3 files to M4A.

Content

Part 1: What is MP3 and M4A

Part 2: Reasons of Converting MP3 to WMA

Part 3: How to Change MP3 to M4A

1. Renee Audio Tools
2. Online Tools
3. iTunes

Part 4: Conclusion

Part 1: What is MP3 and M4A

MP3, a familiar audio format, is a compression technology for audios. The well-performed audio performance and small file size make it popular among users.

M4A, a file container for audio, is developed by Apple.Inc to separate from audios and videos in MPEG4. Software which can play MPEG4 files supports M4A. Also, it is the recommended audio format for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad and iPod.

Part 2: Reasons of Converting MP3 to WMA

However, many old Apple devices can not play MP3 files. As a result, we need to convert audio files in MP3 to M4A before playing with these devices.

Besides, comparing with MP3, M4A with same file size would provides higher bitrate and better performance. For many users, they prefer to change MP3 files to M4A.

Following will introduce how to change audios in MP3 to M4A.

Part 3: How to Change MP3 to M4A

1. Renee Audio Tools

It is recommended to convert audios formats with Renee Audio Tools. It supports to quickly convert audios to multiple formats with simple steps. Besides, Renee Audio Tools provides many functions like cutting and combining which can fulfill your needs in audio editing.

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CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in MP3, ACC, FLAC and APE formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing and volume adjustment, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

JoinerMerge music files into one regardless the original file formats. The output format and quality can be set, too.

CD BurnerBurn multiple music files into CD, DVD and also make APE or BIN image file.

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CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in diffrent formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

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1. Download and install Renee Audio Tools. Then, open and click [Converter].

2. Click [Add Files] to select the target MP3 files and select the edit functions like Cut, Adjust Speed. Change of Voice and Mix accordingly.

3. Select M4A in the Output Format settings as well as the output folder. Then click [Start] to process the format conversion.

2. Online Tools

Although using online tools to make the conversion will save time to download the software, the conversion and download need stable network performance. Poor network will cost more time to finish the conversion. Here are how to convert MP3 to M4A with online tool.

Go to Convertio (https://convertio.co/audio-converter/) and register. Then select the target MP3 audio and click [Convert]. Download the converted files as conversion finished.

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Disadvantages: The steps of registration is complicated and users need to pay for it. Besides, it does not provide any audio edit functions.

3. iTunes

iTunes, an digital media player developed by Apple Inc., can help us convert MP3 files to M4A one. Here we go:

1. Download and install iTunes. Click [Edit].

click to file and select preferences in itunes

2. Tap on [Preferences], [General] and [Import Settings].

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3. Then select [AAC Encoder] in Import Using to create files in AAC.

4. Select target files and then click [File] in iTunes, select [Show in Windows Explorer] and new pop up window will show the converted M4A audios.

Disadvantages: The conversion process is a little complicated and can not convert more than one audio file at a time.

Part 4: Conclusion

The above content introduces how to change MP3 to M4A. If you are hurry to convert audio formats and do not want to download the software, you could choose online tools to make the conversion. Please note that you need a stable network performance. If you want to make the conversion of iTunes, you just can process one music file at a time. So, it is recommended to choose a professional audio converter like Renee Audio Tools which is free when you need to convert the file formats for audio files.

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