MP4 to MP3 Converter

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MP4

The MPEG-4 Part 14 format, better known as MP4, is a multimedia container used to store digital audio and video. It can store other kinds of data, like still images and subtitles.

MP3

MP3 is a format standard for digital audio that uses lossy compression developed by the Fraunhofer Society. Its official name is MPEG-1 Audio Layer III or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III.

Frequently Answered Questions

Are MP4 and M4A the same?

In a way, MP4 and M4A formats are the same. But they are not at the same time. Both are MPEG-4 Part 14 formats, but they store different kinds of data.

The MP4 format is a container for both audio and video. So it's a multimedia format. The M4A format only contains audio data. But the two formats are related because both use the same compression technology.

In short, MP4 are MPEG-4 Part 14 multimedia files, and M4A are MPEG-4 Part 14 audio-only files.

What is the difference between MP4 and MP3?

Although both formats are compressed, they are different in many ways.

The most major difference is in the type of format they are. MP3 is a coding format, so it is an audio data compression technology. But MP4 is a container format, a "wrapper" that embeds multiple data streams in a single file. The other significant difference is the type of data they both store. The MP3 format can exclusively be used with audio. And MP4 is a multimedia format that can contain video, audio, images, and text.

Can macOS convert MP4 to MP3?

Yes, you can use your Mac computer to convert MP4 to MP3 files. But it's not possible to do it natively; you need to install a new app on your device to make the conversion.

Another faster way to convert MP4 to MP3 is using platforms like Convertr, which allows you to make online format conversions at top speed. And this method is better than the previous one since you don't have to find and install any software, which can be tedious and dangerous.

You can also convert files with Windows, Android, iOS, Kindle OS, and Linux using Convertr.

Is it safe to use MP4 to MP3 converters?

A legitimate question regarding free online converters is whether it is safe to use them. Such doubt has a reason to exist since you have to upload your files to the site to use the tool. And to have the converted file, you must download it afterward.

Although that can be concerning, you don't have to worry about anything here at Convertr. We don't keep copies of the files you upload to convert them to another format. Likewise, everything you download here is virus and malware-free since the site is tested on a regular basis to keep clean of cyber threats.

How to convert MP4 to MP3 files

Convertr is an online platform you can use to convert MP4 videos to MP3 audio files for free in the easiest way possible. At first glance, you will notice that our free MP4 to MP3 converter is effortless to use. Even those without deep knowledge of editing or computing can use it with no issue. And its speed of conversion will also leave you in awe.

The conversion process is simple. You upload the MP4 videos, our online tool convert them to MP3 audio files, and you download them afterward.

So, to convert MP4 files to MP3, follow the steps below:

  1. Click on the "Choose files" button above and select the files you want to convert. Or drag and drop the files here on the site.
  2. Select MP3 as output format.
  3. Click on convert.
  4. Download the converted file.

That's will do it! The conversion will be done faster than you might think.

Please note that depending on the volume of MP4 videos you want to convert to MP3 files, the file conversion can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.