How do I to Convert M4A to MP3 on Mac?

I am unable to find a suitable solution to convert M4A audio files to MP3 format on my mac, despite multiple searches on the internet. I have tried using various software and tools, but none of them seem to work efficiently for my Mac operating system.


I need guidance and advice on how to convert M4A files to MP3 format on my Mac.

Posted on Mar 6, 2024 4:00 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2024 1:08 AM

One option you can try is using the free audio conversion tool, iTunes, that comes pre-installed on your Mac. Here's how to convert M4A to MP3 on Mac:


  • Open iTunes on your Mac.
  • Click on "iTunes" from the menu bar and then select "Preferences."
  • Select the "Import Settings" button from the "General" tab.
  • Choose "MP3 Encoder" from the "Import Using" drop-down menu.
  • Click "OK" to save your settings.
  • Select the M4A file(s) that you want to convert in iTunes.
  • Click on "File" and then click on "Convert" from the menu bar.
  • Select "Create MP3 Version" from the options displayed.
  • Wait for iTunes to finish converting your M4A file(s) to MP3 format.
  • Once the conversion process is complete, you can find your newly converted MP3 files in iTunes' Music library.
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Mar 8, 2024 1:08 AM in response to Dennis7e

One option you can try is using the free audio conversion tool, iTunes, that comes pre-installed on your Mac. Here's how to convert M4A to MP3 on Mac:


  • Open iTunes on your Mac.
  • Click on "iTunes" from the menu bar and then select "Preferences."
  • Select the "Import Settings" button from the "General" tab.
  • Choose "MP3 Encoder" from the "Import Using" drop-down menu.
  • Click "OK" to save your settings.
  • Select the M4A file(s) that you want to convert in iTunes.
  • Click on "File" and then click on "Convert" from the menu bar.
  • Select "Create MP3 Version" from the options displayed.
  • Wait for iTunes to finish converting your M4A file(s) to MP3 format.
  • Once the conversion process is complete, you can find your newly converted MP3 files in iTunes' Music library.

How do I to Convert M4A to MP3 on Mac?

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