M4A Format
MPEG-4 Audio
M4A is an audio-only MPEG-4 file, commonly used by Apple for music in iTunes and Apple Music.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
File Extension:.m4a
Category:Audio
MIME Type:audio/mp4
Compression:Lossy
Transparency:No ❌
Best for:iTunes, Apple Music, AAC audio, Audiobooks
💡 When to use M4A?
- Apple ecosystem
- iTunes library
- Better quality than MP3
- Audiobooks
⚠️ When NOT to use M4A?
- Maximum compatibility needed
- Non-Apple devices