How do I convert MP3 to M4A?

Drop your MP3 file onto the converter above, make sure M4A is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the M4A file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert MP3 to M4A here?

Yes. MP3 to M4A conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the MP3 to M4A converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting MP3 to M4A reduce quality?

M4A is a lossy format, but our defaults are tuned to be visually indistinguishable for most files. You can raise the quality under Options.

Can I convert multiple MP3 files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert M4A back to MP3?

Yes — use our M4A to MP3 converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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How to convert MP3 to M4A

1
Add your MP3 files
Drag and drop MP3 files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose M4A
M4A is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your M4A
Download each M4A file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

MP3 vs M4A

From

MP3 · MPEG Audio Layer III

MP3 is the most compatible audio format in the world. Its lossy compression keeps music small enough to share while sounding close to CD quality.

Type: Audio
Extension: .mp3
MIME: audio/mpeg
Best for: music libraries, podcasts and audio for any device

Lossy compression

All MP3 conversions →

M4A · MPEG-4 Audio

M4A is an audio-only MP4 file, usually containing AAC (or lossless ALAC). It's Apple Music's and Voice Memos' default format.

Type: Audio
Extension: .m4a
MIME: audio/mp4
Best for: iTunes/Apple Music libraries and voice memos

Lossy compression

All M4A conversions →

Need it the other way around? Convert M4A to MP3.

MP3 to M4A: frequently asked questions

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