M4A stands for MPEG 4 Audio and is a filename extension used to represent audio files, while it is developed and popularized by Apple. Since 2007, music purchased through the iTunes store has been in m4a format so as to differentiate MP4 and M4A files. M4A files are superior to MP3 in terms of the scale of compression and audio quality. The M4A file uses Apple's codec and resides within the MPEG-4 container. Nowadays, with the increasing popularity of Apple products, like IPod, IPhone, Pad, etc., M4A is widely supported by other Players. To convert MP3 to M4A and gain better feeling for acoustic enjoyment would be ordinary trick, and it would be a common sense to enjoy yourself not only for MP3 to M4A iTunes play, but also for various frequently-used players in hand.

Part 1. How to Use Free Online Converters to Convert MP3 to M4A

Such being the case, is there anybody whom know exactly how to convert MP3 to M4A? It matters nothing at all since there are so any ways to convert MP3 to M4A free. Free resources online often give us some references and hints to solve any problems we encounter, so does MP3 to M4A converter free online. For offering some guidance, I'd like to make some brief instructions for the common converters in use for MP3 to M4A online first and then take one as an example to show simple steps:

1. Audio Online-Convert — the MP3 to M4A converter online uses the free Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and guarantees high quality. Upload a file or provide a URL to a music file and start converting. Optionally select additional options to change the quality of the target audio. You can also provide a URL to a video to extract the audio of a video to M4A.

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2. Office-Converter — A free online converter that you can drag & drop files from your desktop on the webpage. And then Start Convert for MP3 to M4A conversion quickly. You will get the file in M4A soon. Note that Office-converter can convert 50 + file formats to M4A File Format. And remember the uploaded files will be deleted automatically after 1 day.

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3. Convertfiles — offer online solution to convert MP3 to M4A in just a few steps. Upload the MP3 file you want to convert, select M4A as the output file format and click on convert. The conversion will take a short moment to convert. The time taken will vary with the size of the file.

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4. Zamzar — one of the most useful online converters that can convert MP3 Audios to M4A format except for the 3 online converters for MP3 to M4A. To efficiently get M4A audios for MP3 format, you can follow Zamzar guidance with the steps below:

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Step 1. Select URL or Choose MP3 Files you've downloaded to converter;
Step 2. Choose the M4A format to convert to;
Step 3. Enter your e-mail address to receive converted files;
Step 4. Convert your file by clicking Convert button and the M4A file will be sent to your e-mail after the converting complete;

Part 2. How to Convert MP3 to M4A with Best MP3 to M4A converter—Leawo Video Converter?

The free online MP3 to M4A converters listed above may help you to some extent, however. As useful software that is designed specifically for converting MP3 to M4A, Leawo Video Converter is one of the most efficient audio converters for MP3 to M4A as well. Comparing to the online converters, it is more user-friendly and easier to be operated no matter where you are only if you have a laptop. With Leawo Video Converter, you can almost convert MP3 to M4A ITunes as soon as possible and it is feasible for you entertaining your IPod or IPhone. And to operate Leawo video converting software skillfully, user guide step by step in detail is offered here by downloading Leawo Video Converter first.

   

Step 1. Add MP3 files to Leawo Video Converter

Click on the "Add Video" on the bar of the software, or directly drag MP3 file which need to be converted to M4A to the program.

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Note: if there are several MP3 files to be converted together, you can click "merge all files to one" (next to the green Convert button) and make all the separate audios into one.

Step 2. Choose M4A Audio as the Output Format

Open the drop-down box on the category bar and then click the "Change" button and go to the "Profile" panel, and you could select M4A Audio as the output format.

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Step 3. Set Parameters for the audio file converted

On the drop-down box, click the "Edit" option, and enter the "Profile Settings" interface to adjust Audio parameters of the converted M4A output profile.

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Step 4. Convert the selected audios of MP3 to M4A

Back to the main interface and click on "Convert" button. On the popup sidebar, set a directory path to save the output M4A audio file. Then click the bottom "Convert" button to start converting the video from MP3 to M4A. And when 100% complete, you click "Finish" and then get a M4A audio.

Guided by the instructions in the former passage, you must have been skillful on how to convert MP3 to M4A. Since Leawo Video Converters can effectively convert MP3 to M4A ITunes preference with easy and simple steps, it can help any Apple lovers who would prefer the Apple devices. And it is widely known for IFans that the wide-spread of Apple devices has made M4A as usual as other formats. M4A for ITunes is not only popular for portable devices but also for PCs. To convert MP3 to M4A Windows supportable by Leawo Video Converters is always for help. Feel free to enjoy yourself by setting it up.