An online audio converter to convert iTunes M4A files to MP3.
or drop, paste, or choose from cloud
No download and no sign-up. Drop an M4A file in and the conversion starts straight away, on any device.
Set the bitrate, sample frequency, channels and volume normalisation, or leave everything on automatic.
Transfers are encrypted, nothing is shared, and uploads are removed automatically once you are done.
Upload your iTunes M4A file.
Use the available settings to customize the MP3 file. (optional)
Click "Start" to start the conversion.
M4A is MPEG-4 Audio: the format Apple uses for iTunes and Apple Music downloads. It stores audio with either AAC or Apple Lossless (ALAC) encoding inside an MPEG-4 container.
At the same file size an M4A generally sounds better than an MP3, which is why Apple adopted it. The trade-off is compatibility: plenty of car stereos, DJ software and older players still expect MP3.
MP3 is the most widely supported audio format there is. Converting means the track plays on practically any device, app or website without a codec pack.
It is the usual fix for a file that refuses to play. Car stereos, older MP3 players, games consoles, and upload forms that only accept MP3 all take an MP3 without complaint.
Both formats are lossy, so re-encoding always costs a little quality. Converting at 192 kbps or higher keeps the difference inaudible for most listeners and most material.
If you want the smallest possible file instead, drop the bitrate in the optional settings. Use variable bitrate (VBR) so quiet passages take up less space.
Upload your M4A file above, optionally adjust the bitrate or channels, and start the conversion. It is free, runs in the browser, and needs no account.
Yes. Add as many M4A files as you need and they are converted in one batch, each returned as a separate MP3.
No. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Free conversions cover everyday music and podcast files. If you regularly work with long recordings, a subscription raises the limit and removes the queue.
Uploads and results are transferred over an encrypted connection and removed automatically. They are never shared with anyone.
Yes. Open this page in your mobile browser and pick the M4A file from your device or cloud storage, there is no app to install.
M4A usually sounds slightly better at the same file size, while MP3 plays on far more devices. Convert to MP3 when compatibility matters more than a marginal quality gain.
Everything here runs in the browser, with no install and no sign-up.
