How to Convert DRMed M4A to MP3 Format?

M4A format are actually the audio layer of (non-video) MPEG 4 movies. M4A is slated to become the new standard for audio file compression. This format is also known as Apple Lossless, Apple Lossless Encoder, or ALE. It is a new codec designed to provide lossless encoding in less storage space.

We usually encounter problems when playing M4A files. Here are some suggestions to resolve this problem.

1. Identify a program that can open the file

2. Check your PC for invalid registry entries and other speed issues.

3. If the above 2 suggestions are ok. We suggest you can convert M4A files to MP3 format. Aimersoft DRM Media Converter can easily do this for you.

Step 1: Import M4A Audio Files

Click Add button to add M4A audios to this DRM Media Converter for Windows. You should make sure the M4A files are stored on your computer.

Step 2: Select Output As MP3 Format

Click "Audio Files to" drop down list, then you can choose "MP3" option as output. As you saw in this list, Aimersoft DRM Media Converter supports almost all popular audio formats as output, like wma, wav, aac, ac3, ogg and so on.

Step 3: Start M4A to MP3 Conversion

Click "Start" button, then you can start converting M4A to MP3 format.

If the source M4A audio files are DRM protected, the DRM Media Converter will pop up a window as the picture showed. It tells you running the iTunes and play the M4A file with iTunes before the conversion.

But if the M4A audio is DRM free, you can convert the M4A to MP3 format directly.


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