What is M4P
M4P is a file extension for a protected
audio file encoded with advanced audio codec (AAC), which is a lossy
compression generally intended as the successor to MP3, which had not been
originally designed for audio only but was Layer III in an MPEG 1 or 2 video
files.
M4P stands for MPEG 4 Protected (audio).
The M4P file extension is seen in an Apple iTunes purchased song which uses
Apples “Fairplay” DRM (digital rights management). Unprotected AAC files have an M4A extension.
M4P files can usually only be opened with iTunes
and the computer must be authorized prior to playing transferring from an iPod
or burning the file. An iTunes account can be authorized on five computers and
an iPod may contain the content from a maximum of five accounts.
How to convert M4P to MP3
What is MP3
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound sequence into a very small file
(about one-twelfth the size of the original file) while preserving the original
level of sound quality when it is played.
MP3 provides near CD quality audio. It is
one of the most common music file types. It is not an MPEG 3 but uses the audio
compression found in layer III in MPEG 1 or 2 video files, the audio stream
layer.
How to convert M4P to MP3
To convert M4P to MP3 on Mac, you need a
helper – Macsome iTunes Converter, which works well on removing DRM from
protected M4P and convert M4P to MP3 format with lossless quality and super
faster conversion speed.
For iTunes 12.2 or later users, you need to allow iTunes to
share the xml file to make it work well on iTunes 12.2.
Step 2. Click Add button to import the
music files from Music library of iTunes.
Step 3. Click iTunes Converter Menu –
Preferences – Advanced to set the output audio format, here we use the default
one: Same as source.
Step 4. Click Convert button to start
conversion.
After the conversion, you have converted your M4P to MP3 with ease, now you can enjoy the free MP3 files anywhere.
More detailed info about Macsome iTunes Converter, please view:
TuneSolo Apple Music Converter or DumpMedia Apple Music Converter is also good. It enables users to convert the Apple Music songs, iTunes M4P music, and audiobooks to common audio formats like MP3, AAC, FLAC, or WAV. And supports Windows and macOS. You are able to listen to Apple Music and audiobooks on any devices offline even after canceling the subscription.
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