How to Convert Protected M4P to MP3

By Sarah ConnorUpdated on January 02, 2019

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Summary:

M4P to MP3 converter helps to convert DRM protected Apple Music and songs M4P audio files to MP3 for playing on non-Apple devices, like Android devices, MP3 player, Sony Walkman,etc. Follow the guide step by step to convert M4P to MP3.

File extensions with M4P files are an iTunes audio file, or sometimes referred to as an iTunes Music Store audio file. This is really just an AAC file that uses copy protection created by Apple for a proprietary DRM technology.M4P file is seen when downloading music from iTunes Store, songs you downloaded from iTunes store is M4P format which protected with DRM encryption. Similar to this format M4A, this is also an iTunes audio file, but one does not copy protection. However, many people looking for a way to play M4P on Android devices like Samsung S9/S8/Note 8, Huawei Mate P20/Mate 10, and Google Pixel 2 XL, etc.

Note: M4P files save audio data, so do not confuse MP4 video formats.

Some other similar sound file extensions include M4U for MPEG-4 playlist files and M4 text files as macro processor library files.

How to Open M4P File

M4P files can be opened with Apple iTunes. However, the computer you are using iTunes must be authorized to play M4P files by logging in to iTunes under the same account that was used to download the audio files. See Apple’s instructions authorize your PC in iTunes if you need help.Apple’s QuickTime may be able to play M4P files,and the Windows media player, Android devices, MP3 media player, PSP, iPod nano/iPod shuffle, iPad first-gen, PSP, Zune and other music players can’t play M4P music files,since they are DRM-protected.

Tip: An iTunes Matching Subscription lets you download a DRM-free version of a song you’ve downloaded through the iTunes Store. You can read more about “About Apple Music with DRM Protection” article.

If you find that your PC’s application is trying to open an M4P file but it is the wrong application or if you prefer to have another setup open the M4P file, see How to change the default program for a particular file extension Description Make changes in Windows.

How to to Convert M4P Music to MP3?

Apple Music Converter also is a M4P to MP3 Converter for converting M4P files to MP3, which means you only need to add iTunes M4P music the program to convert them to MP3, M4A, M4R, WAV and many more audio formats.What’s more,thsi Apple Music Converter can hep you remove the DRM from iTunes M4P files which you purchase from 2003 to 2009 and convert them to MP3 format you want.

However, the trial version only supports converting the first three minutes of each M4P file,but also helps you remove DRM from Apple Music songs and keep Apple Music forever.

iTunes M4P to MP3 Converter: An All-in-One Music Converter for iTunes M4P, Apple Music and Audiobook

-Convert Apple Music and iTunes M4P songs to MP3, M4A, etc.
-Convert iTunes M4B/M4P Audiobooks to MP3.
-Remove iTunes M4P music DRM and convert them to the plain formats, like MP3, WAV, FLAC and AAC.
-Remove Apple Music DRM for offline enjoy on Android phone, iPhone, iPad Pro, iPod, PS4, MP3 player offline.
-Remove Audible AA audiobooks DRM and convert the audiobooks to DRM-free MP3, AAC, FLAC or WAV.
-High output quality will be preserved while 20x faster conversion speed.
-Compatible with iTunes 12.7 and macOS High Sierra and Windows system.

Simple Steps to Convert M4P to MP3 with Apple Music Converter

Step 1.Launch iTunes M4P to MP3 Converter on PC or Mac

Launch iTunes DRM Audio Converter on computer. You will see the interface of iTunes DRM Music Converter.

Tips:iTunes-like interface loads all your Apple Music tracks and playlists automatically, no need to download them.The program will launch iTunes automatically and load all your iTunes media together with playlists, so you just need to tick the checkbox before the file you want to remove DRM from.

Step 2.Add iTunes M4P Files to iTunes M4P to MP3 Converter

In this step,the program will pop-up a new window which will show you all the iTunes M4P music you downloaded. You can add them to Apple Music Converter.

Step 3.Set MP3 as Output Format

In the Output Format option,please choose MP3 as output format,also the program supports other output formats,including M4A, AC3, AIFF, AU, FLAC, M4R and MKA. Please choose the format you want. You can also select audio quality from low, normal, high or set bitrate, sample rate according to your needs.

Step 4.Start Converting Apple Music M4P to MP3

Click “Start Convert” button and the M4P to MP3 conversion starts. After converting, you will get the DRM free iTunes songs in MP3 format.Then you can click “Open Output Files” to find the converted iTunes music files.

Now, all the files you added in Apple Music Converter are plain MP3 formats, you can listening them on any other music app or devices offline.

Besides iTunes M4P songs, this iTunes DRM Removal software also enables you to remove DRM from Apple Music and convert Apple Music to MP3; convert iTunes songs to MP3 and M4A; remove DRM from iTunes Audiobooks and Audible Audiobooks.

Do you watch iTunes movies, TV shows on Android device and other non-Apple devices? To convert iTunes M4V movie, TV shows and music videos to more device-friendly MP4, please try iTunes M4V to MP4 Converter,you can also convert iTunes DRM videos to MP3,as well.

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• How to Remove DRM from iTunes M4P Songs
• How to Remove DRM Protection from iTunes Movies on Mac
• How to Listen to Apple Music on Android Tablet
• How to Convert Apple Music to MP3

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