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I used iTunes 11.1.1 to convert a MPEG file to an AAC file. After the conversion, in iTunes the file kind shows "AAC audio file". The actual file extension shows .m4a when I look at it in Finder. It still will NOT sync with my iPad 4 ... why? What am I doing wrong?
Don't buy software peddled by spammers in support forums.
It's usually garbage.
M4a is a valid file type for AAC audio.
What happens when you try to sync it?
I think a trip to the Apple store is in my future. If I sync with just the artist then the files can be played on my iPad. When I sync all music files it will not sync properly. The songs seem to be on the iPad but they will not play.
Converting audio files in iTunes to play on iPad 4
