The most widely used lossy audio format, discarding sound humans barely perceive to shrink files roughly tenfold. It is hard to find a device that cannot play it.
MP3 to M4A Converter
Convert MP3 files to M4A free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server.
What changes in this conversion
- The audio is decoded and re-encoded into M4A. Playback length and channel layout stay the same; the difference is the codec and the resulting file size.
How to use
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Add your MP3 file
Drag the MP3 file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.
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Confirm M4A as the output
M4A is already selected as the output format on this page. You can pick the bitrate — higher keeps more of the sound, lower makes a smaller file.
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Run the conversion
Press the convert button. Audio decodes and re-encodes in your browser — a normal song finishes in a few seconds.
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Download the M4A file
When it finishes, download the M4A file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.
About these formats
An audio file in an MPEG-4 container, usually compressed with AAC. iPhone voice memos and iTunes purchases use this format.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting MP3 to M4A really free?
Yes. MP3 to M4A conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.
Are my MP3 files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the MP3 file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.
Is there a file size limit for MP3 to M4A conversion?
The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.
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