How to convert M4A to M4R
To convert M4A to M4R, upload your M4A file, choose M4R as the output format and press Convert. The finished M4R file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns M4A audio files into M4R in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using ffmpeg, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your M4A file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from M4A to M4R
- The format iPhone accepts for ringtones
- Small files
- Same AAC quality as M4A
- Opens in: iPhone, iTunes, Apple Music and GarageBand
What to expect from this conversion
- Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that.
- M4R ringtones are trimmed to the first 40 seconds, the longest iPhone allows.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where M4R supports them.
M4A vs M4R
| Property | M4A | M4R |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio | iPhone Ringtone |
| Released | 2001, Apple and MPEG | 2007, Apple |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Opens in | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern players | iPhone, iTunes, Apple Music and GarageBand |
| Best for | iTunes and Apple Music libraries; audiobooks and podcasts | custom iPhone ringtones; text tones and alerts |
Steps to convert M4A to M4R
- Drop your M4A file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that M4R is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new M4R file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Choose High for music you care about and Small for voice recordings.
- Convert from the original lossless file when you have one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert M4A to M4R?
Drop your M4A file on the converter, confirm that M4R is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the M4R file. No account or software is needed.
Is the M4A to M4R converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting M4A to M4R?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that. M4R ringtones are trimmed to the first 40 seconds, the longest iPhone allows.
Will the sound quality change when converting M4A to M4R?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that.
Which programs open M4R files?
M4R files open in iPhone, iTunes, Apple Music and GarageBand.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 200 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.