Transcribe M4A
MPEG-4 Audio
M4A (MPEG-4 Audio) is Apple's preferred audio format, offering excellent sound quality with efficient compression. Widely used in iTunes, Apple Music, and iOS devices, M4A provides better quality than MP3 at similar file sizes.
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Supported: .m4a, .m4b, .m4p • Max Up to 5GB per file
Technical Specifications
- Codec:
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
- Bit Rate:
- 96 kbps - 320 kbps
- Sample Rate:
- 8 kHz - 96 kHz
- Channels:
- Mono, Stereo
- Max Size:
- Up to 5GB per file
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High-quality AAC encoding ensures excellent transcription results
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Metadata Preserved
Retains artist, album, and chapter information
Fast Processing
Efficient handling of AAC compression for quick results
Multiple Formats
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How M4A Transcription Works
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AI Processing
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Upload Your M4A File
Drag and drop your file here, or click to browse
Supported: .m4a, .m4b, .m4p • Max Up to 5GB per file
M4A Transcription FAQ
Common questions about transcribing M4A files
M4A uses AAC codec which provides better sound quality than MP3 at the same bitrate. A 128 kbps M4A sounds as good as a 192 kbps MP3, while being smaller in file size.
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