M4A to MP3 converter
Convert your M4A files to MP3 in a few seconds: smaller files that play on every phone, car stereo and player. Free, private and without installing anything.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Up to 320 kbps
- Files auto-deleted
How to convert M4A to MP3
Drop your M4A file into the converter above (up to 100 MB), check that MP3 is selected, choose the quality and wait a few seconds: the audio is re-encoded with FFmpeg and a download button appears. It works in any browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, it is free, and the files are deleted right after conversion.
- Input
- M4A
- Output
- MP3 (128 / 192 / 256 / 320 kbps)
- Max file size
- 100 MB
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Your files
- Deleted after conversion
Convert M4A to MP3 in 3 steps
- 01
Select your M4A file
Drag the M4A file onto the converter or tap “Choose files”. You can add several files at once.
- 02
Keep MP3 as output
MP3 is already selected. Adjust the quality if you wish and open the advanced options to trim the audio.
- 03
Download your MP3
The conversion runs by itself. Play the result to check it, then download your MP3 file.
What is an M4A file?
M4A is an audio-only MPEG-4 file, usually containing AAC. It is what iTunes, Apple Music, the iPhone Voice Memos app, WhatsApp on iOS and many podcast tools produce. Most modern devices play it, but some older car stereos, MP3 players and editing tools only accept MP3.
Because AAC is already compressed, the MP3 will be a second generation of lossy audio: choose 192 kbps or more so that the difference stays inaudible. M4A files bought on iTunes before 2009 may be DRM-protected (M4P) and cannot be converted.
Why convert to MP3?
MP3 is the most compatible audio format ever made: it plays on every phone, computer, car stereo, smart TV, smart speaker and MP3 player, without exception. Its compression removes sounds the ear barely perceives, giving files about ten times smaller than CD quality. At 192 kbps it is transparent for most listeners; at 320 kbps it is the best MP3 can do. Choose MP3 when you do not know where the audio will be played – it will always work.
Tips for M4A files
- iPhone voice memos are M4A: 128 kbps MP3 keeps them perfectly clear.
- Use the same or a higher bitrate than the source, never lower if you can avoid it.
- Need to edit the audio? Convert to WAV instead of MP3.
Which audio format should you pick?
| Format | Type | Size for 1 min | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Lossy, universal | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | Everything: phones, cars, speakers, music players |
| M4A | Lossy (AAC), efficient | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | iPhone, iPad, Apple Music, Android |
| WAV | Uncompressed (PCM) | ≈ 10 MB | Audio editing, DAWs, CDs, transcription tools |
| FLAC | Lossless, compressed | ≈ 5–7 MB | Archiving, hi-fi listening, editing |
| OGG | Lossy (Vorbis), open | ≈ 1.4 MB at 192 kbps | Games, Linux, open-source projects |
| OPUS | Lossy, most efficient | ≈ 1 MB at 128 kbps | Voice, podcasts, small files, web |
M4A to MP3: frequently asked questions
Is the M4A to MP3 converter free?
Yes. Videos-to-MP3 is completely free: no subscription, no watermark, no limit on the length of the audio. The only limits are 100 MB per file and a fair-use cap of 60 conversions per hour.
Will the MP3 file lose quality?
The audio is taken directly from the original track. With a high bitrate (or a lossless format such as WAV or FLAC) the difference is inaudible. A converter can never add quality that was not in the source, so a low-quality video will give a low-quality audio file.
Can I convert M4A to MP3 on my phone?
Yes. The converter runs in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet and Edge. On iPhone, tap “Choose files”, pick the video from Photos or Files, then save the result with the download button.
Are my files kept on your server?
No. Each file is processed in a private temporary folder and deleted as soon as the MP3 file has been sent back to you. Nothing is published or shared.
What if my M4A file is bigger than 100 MB?
Use the trim options of your phone’s video editor or a free tool such as VLC or HandBrake to cut it into parts, or extract the audio locally with FFmpeg (see our FFmpeg guide).
Guides and tutorials
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Audio qualityMP3 bitrate explained: 128 vs 192 vs 320 kbps
What does kbps mean, can you hear the difference between 128, 192 and 320 kbps, how big are the files, and which bitrate to choose for speech, music and podcasts.
ComparisonMP3 vs AAC (M4A) vs WAV vs FLAC vs OGG vs Opus: which audio format?
Lossy or lossless, compatibility, file size and quality: a clear comparison of the six main audio formats to choose the right one for your needs.