How to Convert M4P to M4A on Mac

By Sarah ConnorUpdated on January 26, 2018

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Summary:

Follow this article to learn how to remove DRM protected from Apple Music and convert M4P to M4A for playback on Mac.

“I understand that all Apple music songs are now encoded in M4P format. I would like to ask if anyone can help me convert Apple Music M4P to M4A on Mac?”

Both M4P and M4A are used for Apple iTunes audio files that are encoded by Advanced Audio Coding (AAC). However, the DRM-free songs you download from iTunes are in M4A format, while the songs with Apple FairPlay DRM are in M4P format including new Apple Music. Obviously, you should remove the DRM from Apple Music songs before converting DRM protected M4P files to unprotected M4A format.

Apple Music Converter – Remove DRM and Convert Apple Music Streams to M4A/MP3

Apple Music Converter is specially developed to convert protected M4P songs to M4A, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, etc. The whole M4P to M4A conversion process can be finished within seconds at 16X speed and the output quality is excellent. After conversion, you can transfer DRM-free M4A for playback on more smart devices like undelegated Apple products, Android phones, MP3 players, USB flash drive or gaming consoles.

The Apple Music Converter is for both windows and MAC users, the following page will guide to how to completely strip DRM and convert M4P to M4A on Mac. Please first download the software to get started.

How to Convert Apple Music Streams to DRM-free AAC (.m4a)

Step 1 Launch Apple Music Converter

Install and launch Apple Music Converter after downloading. The iTunes will be opened along with the program, and then you will see the iTunes files showed on the main interface.

Step 2 Choose the M4P files

Next, click the right “Playlist” on the left side and choose the M4P songs you wish to convert by ticking the checkbox. Or, if there are too many songs, you can directly search the song you need.

Step 3 Set M4A as the Output Format

On the bottom of the interface, select M4A as the output format.

Step 4 Convert M4P to M4A/AAC

After completing the previous steps, you just simply click the “Convert” button to start converting M4P to M4A.

When the conversion is completed, you can find the M4A files in your output folder and transfer it to the device you want.

Useful Tips: Have some videos either purchased from iTunes Store and want to convert them to MP4 so that you can transfer them to your Xbox, HTC, PSP, Blackberry, Android mobile, etc.? If you are one of those who want to convert iTunes movies to DRM-free MP4 videos so that you can play the video files on any device and player that supports MP4 format, iTunes M4V Converter is your perfect tool.

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