How To Convert M4A To MP3 Audio File
107How To Convert M4A To MP3 Audio File
In this video, I will show you how to convert an M4A audio file to an MP3 audio file. An M4A file is a type of audio file extension for an audio file that is saved in a specific format, known as MPEG-4 format. This type of file is typically encoded with something called Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC). It only contains audio. An MP3 file is an audio file with the same file extension name, saved in a compressed audio format developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) that uses Layer 3 audio compression (MP3). Converting M4A to MP4 format is commonly practiced to make the audio file more widely playable across all audio players and devices.
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Steps To Convert M4A To MP3 Audio File:
1. Locate and check the playback of your M4A audio file(s) for conversion
2. Open VLC Media Player. If you don't have VLC Media Player installed on your device, refer to this video of mine titled "How To Download And Install VLC Media Player" https://youtu.be/QurPR--Il0E
3. Once VLC Media Player has opened, navigate to the top left hand corner and click "Media"
4. Click Convert / Save...
5. Click the "+ Add..." button to select one or multiple .mp4 audio files for conversion
6. Click Convert / Save
7. Click the drop down list next to "Profile" and select the profile "Audio - MP3". For more settings regarding the profile "Audio - MP3", click the "wrench" icon. You will now be in the encapsulation section with MP3 preselected. You can click on "Audio codec" for more audio parameters for your conversion, including: codec, bitrate, channels, sample rate. There is also a "Filters" tab next to the audio parameters tab that you can optionally select various filters from. Click "Save" if you have made changes to your profile edition. If you haven't made any changes to this section, click on "Cancel"
8. Click the "Browse" button to select a save location for your newly converted MP3 audio file
9. Once you have chosen a save location, click "Save" and the "Destination file" path will populate with your chosen save location
10. Click "Start"
11. The conversion process will then commence. The progress of the conversion is indicated by the blue progress bar at the very bottom of the VLC Media Player. Once the blue progress bar reaches the other end and displays a playback time of --:-- then the conversion has been successfully completed.
12. Once the conversion has complete, close out of VLC Media player by clicking on the "X" at the top right hand corner.
13. Locate your newly converted audio file(s) at your chosen save location.
14. Check the newly converted audio file(s) file extension(s) by right clicking on it/them and click on "Properties". The file extension should now be .mp3
15. Close out of the "Properties" window by clicking on the "X"
16. Check the playback of the newly converted MP3 audio file(s) by double clicking on the file(s) to play them in your default audio player.
Congratulations, you have successfully converted your M4A audio file to an MP3 audio file.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Context
1:20 - Locate & Check Playback Of M4A audio file(s) For Conversion
1:25 - Convert M4A To MP3 Audio File Using VLC Media Player
6:00 - Check File Extension (.mp3) & Playback Of Newly Converted Audio File(s)
6:47 - Closing & Outro
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