Best 3 Methods to Convert M4P to M4A

"I have over 1000 songs in my iTunes library and they are all encoded in M4P fromat and protected. So I want to convert them to M4A. Is there any converter or program that can help me do this?"

M4P and M4A are two audio file formats used to store music. M4P files are DRM protected so you cannot move them to any unauthorized device. M4A files are unprotected and compatible with most devices and players. Thankfully, there are tools to help you do this. Read on and learn how to convert M4P to M4A using the 3 best methods.

• Part 1. Difference between M4P and M4A
• Part 2. How to Convert M4P to M4A with DRmare Audio Converter
• Part 3. How to Convert M4P to M4A in iTunes
• Part 4. How to Convert M4P to M4A Free Online
• Part 5. In Conclusion

Part 1. Difference between M4P and M4A

M4P and M4A are both based on the MPEG-4 container format, but have some differences.

The biggest difference between M4P and M4A is that M4P uses Apple FairPlay DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection, while M4A does not. M4P files are DRM protected, which limits the ability to copy or play the files on unauthorized devices. Usually, songs purchased from iTunes Store and Apple Music are stored in M4P. For these protected M4P songs, only specific devices authorized by Apple can play properly, including iPhone, iPad and iPod, etc.

M4A files, on the other hand, are generally unprotected, which makes them compatible with a wider range of devices. M4A files can be played on a variety of devices and software, including iTunes, Windows Media Player, and more.

In terms of audio quality, both M4P and M4A files are capable of storing high-quality audio. However, M4A files can provide higher audio quality than M4P files. However, M4A files are typically larger in size than M4P files and may take up more storage space on your device.

All in all, comparing M4P vs M4A, M4A has better compatibility and audio quality. If you want to convert M4P to M4A, we found three best methods for you here. Read on to see them.

Part 2. How to Convert M4P to M4A with DRmare Audio Converter

There are many audio converters on the market, but not all of them can remove DRM protection. Our most recommended tool is DRmare Audio Converter, which uses state-of-the-art technology so it can remove protection from iTunes, Apple Music and Audible losslessly. It allows you to convert M4P files to a variety of unprotected audio formats, including M4A, M4B, AAC, FLAC, MP3, and WAV.

It batch converts M4P to AAC 30 times faster, saving you a lot of time and effort. It also supports some other commonly used audio files. Even better, it allows you to adjust output parameters such as bitrate, sample rate, and more. It enables you to better customize audio files to suit different needs.

DRmare M4P to M4A Converter

• Losslessly remove DRM protection from Apple Music, iTunes, etc.
• Batch convert M4P to M4A, MP3, and other formats at a 30x speed
• Preserve raw metadata including the title, year, album art, etc.
• Lifetime free update and support, easy to use for new users

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With this perfect DRmare M4P to M4A converter, you can easily convert M4P files to M4A with simple clicks. Please first install it by clicking the 'Download' button above. Then just follow the steps below.

Step 1Start DRmare Audio Converter

After installation, launch the DRmare Audio Converter software. You'll then see its intuitive interface, with some simple icons for you to get started.

Step 2Add M4P audio files

Please make sure you have turned on 'Share iTunes Library XML' in iTunes. Then you can click "Add Files" button at the bottom right to browse add your M4P files in iTunes. Or you can drag & drop them to the DRmare main screen directly from iTunes or your computer.

Step 3Set the output format as M4A

DRmare Audio Converter's default output format is MP3 and it is the most recommended one. To convert M4P to M4A, simply open the "Format" icon at the bottom right to set the format as M4A. You can also customize other output parameters such as Codec, and Channel.

Step 4Change M4P to M4A

Finally, click the "Convert" button from the bottom right. This software will get rid of the protection and convert M4P files to M4A losslessly. After conversion, click "Converted" to locate the M4P audio files on your computer. You can listen to them with Windows Media Player or move them to listen on more players/devices.

Part 3. How to Convert M4P to M4A in iTunes

There is a subscription service on iTunes - iTunes Match. It costs $25/year and scans your music library and matches songs to those available in the iTunes Store. If it can find a match in the iTunes Store, you get DRM-free versions of those songs. If not, it will upload the songs to your iCloud Music Library so you can access them anytime. Here's how iTunes Match convert M4P to M4A.

Note: This method does not work for Apple Music M4P files.

Step 1. Delete the M4P songs in your iTunes music library.

Step 2. Go to iTunes Store and choose 'Purchased' > 'Music'.

Step 3. Choose the songs you want to change to M4A. Then click 'Download' and it will be downloaded to M4A files.

Part 4. How to Convert M4P to M4A Free Online

Can you convert M4P to M4A online free? Yes, some online tools can convert M4P files to M4A for free, but be careful when using such tools. These free online tools may not be reliable or secure, and they may reveal your personal information or cause unwanted software to be installed on your device. Now we will introduce to you media.io M4P to M4A converter.

Step 1. Visit the official website of media.io.

Step 2. Click 'Choose Files' and it will open your computer's folder. You can choose and add M4P files easily. Or you can add them from Dropbox or Google Drive.

Step 3. Click 'Convert' > 'Download' and it will save the converted M4A files to your computer.

In Conclusion

Now you learned how to convert M4P to M4A using the three best methods. If you purchased an M4P file from the iTunes Store, you can use iTunes Match to easily create a DRM-free version of the M4A file. If not, we recommend using DRmare Audio Converter to convert M4P files to M4A. It's legal, 100% safe to use, extremely powerful, and suitable for anyone who wants to listen to M4P files on the go.