M4A - MPEG 4 Audio - MP4

M4A is a file extension used to represent the popular new international audio standard called MPEG 4 Audio

M4A is the new replacement for the older MP3 audio format and includes many enhancement and improvements. Many popular applications and hardware devices already support M4A. This site is dedicated to helping you learn more about M4A and MP4 audio files. Hopefully you will begin to use this popular, new audio file format.

M4A/MP4 Audio Encoder and Player Programs

Recommend Programs
Winamp 5.02 Player
A popular, free audio player that now supports playback of m4a/mp4 files.
www.winamp.com

Apple iTunes Audio Player
A free audio player and encoder that creates and plays .M4A files. Supports ripping tracks from audio CDs.
www.apple.com/itunes/download

Compaact! Audio Converter
A small, easy to use program that converts audio files to either M4A or MP4 files. Audio encoder program with options.
www.compaact.com

Nero 6 Burning ROM
A complete CD/DVD burning application that also supports MP4 audio file playback/encoding including HE AAC files.
www.aheade.de

M4A/MP4 Audio Encoder and Player Programs

Recommend Programs
HydrogenAudio.org
Great forum for finding more about AAC (MPEG 4 Audio)
www.hydrogenaudio.org

Rarewares.org Downloads
Lots of hard to find audio program downloads, including AAC and MPEG 4 Audio programs and utilities.
www.rarewares.org

AudioCoding.com
MPEG 4 Audio related downloads and information. Great resource!
www.audiocoding.com

Nero 6 Burning Application
A complete CD/DVD burning application that also supports MP4 audio file playback/encoding including HE AAC files.
www.nero.com