How to convert M4R to OPUS
To convert M4R to OPUS, upload your M4R file, choose OPUS as the output format and press Convert. The finished OPUS 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 M4R audio files into OPUS 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 M4R file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from M4R to OPUS
- Excellent quality even at very low bitrates
- Handles both speech and music
- Used by WhatsApp, Discord and YouTube
- Opens in: Chrome, Firefox, Android, Discord, VLC; partial on Safari and iOS
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.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where OPUS supports them.
M4R vs OPUS
| Property | M4R | OPUS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | iPhone Ringtone | Opus Interactive Audio Codec |
| Released | 2007, Apple | 2012, IETF (Xiph.Org, Mozilla, Skype) |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Opens in | iPhone, iTunes, Apple Music and GarageBand | Chrome, Firefox, Android, Discord, VLC; partial on Safari and iOS |
| Best for | custom iPhone ringtones; text tones and alerts | voice messages and calls; streaming at low data rates |
Steps to convert M4R to OPUS
- Drop your M4R file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that OPUS is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new OPUS 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 M4R to OPUS?
Drop your M4R file on the converter, confirm that OPUS is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the OPUS file. No account or software is needed.
Is the M4R to OPUS 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 M4R to OPUS?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that. Tags such as title and artist are carried over where OPUS supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting M4R to OPUS?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that.
Which programs open OPUS files?
OPUS files open in Chrome, Firefox, Android, Discord, VLC; partial on Safari and iOS.
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.