How To Convert Video to M4A in 4 Easy Steps
M4A is Apple's audio format that offers excellent quality at smaller file sizes. Here's how to extract M4A audio from any video.
What is M4A?
M4A (MPEG-4 Audio) is:
- Apple's preferred audio format
- Better quality than MP3 at same size
- Native to iTunes and Apple devices
- Supports AAC and ALAC codecs
4 Easy Steps to Convert
Step 1: Select Your Video
Click "Open File" and choose your video file. We support:
- MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV
- WMV, FLV, WEBM
- MPEG, MPG, VOB
Step 2: Choose M4A Output
Select M4A from the audio format options in the converter.
Step 3: Click Convert
Press the "Convert Now" button. Our servers will:
- Extract the audio track
- Convert to M4A format
- Prepare for download
Step 4: Download
Click the download button to save your M4A file.
M4A vs MP3
| Feature | M4A | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Better | Good |
| File Size | Smaller | Larger |
| Apple Support | Native | Supported |
| Universal | Good | Best |
Best Uses for M4A
- Apple Music library
- iPhone ringtones
- iTunes purchases
- High-quality audio storage
Tips
- M4A works great with Apple devices
- For universal compatibility, consider MP3
- Quality depends on source video audio
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