Click Add Your Media and upload your MP4 file.
Make sure that the output format is set to AAC.
Click Convert.
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Step 1. Download and install the Movavi converter
How to use a file converter? First, download the version of the software for Microsoft Windows or Macintosh, launch it, and proceed following the on-screen instructions. When the app is installed to your computer, it will run automatically.
Locate the MP4 files you want to convert and drag-and-drop them into the program’s window. The application can convert big batches of files – there’s no limit to how many files you can transfer at once.
In the Formats menu, select the file type you want to turn your media into and choose the target format for the files. Also, you can change the conversion settings: choose a different bitrate, resolution (including HD, Ultra HD, and even 4K), codec, etc. Pay attention to the SuperSpeed label: it indicates that the conversion will be performed with a very high speed and without losing quality.
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What is MP4?
Full name
MPEG-4 Part 14
Format type
Video
Developed by
Moving Picture Experts Group
Description
MP4 is a format created in 2001 by an ISO/IEC working group. MP4 files are multimedia files used for storing video/audio and other content. Short for “MPEG-4 Part 14,” this file type is very common and recognized by most systems and devices. Check the list below if you’re not sure how to open MP4 files and which programs can play them.
File extension
.mp4
Technical details
MPEG-4 Part 14, also known as ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003, is one instance of a more general standard (ISO/IEC 14496-12:2004) with specifications based on Apple’s QuickTime File Format. The MPEG-4 container uses AAC for encoding audio as a means to restrict data copying via lossy compression and playback. Like its many counterparts, the container supports web streaming.
Associated programs
iTunes, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, VLC, RealPlayer, etc.
What is AAC?
Full name
Advanced Audio Coding
Format type
Audio
Developed by
Fraunhofer, Dolby, Sony, and others
Description
AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a widely used format for audio compression and the most common audio format for Apple devices. The AAC file type was created as a substitute for MP3. Generally, AAC provides better sound quality than MP3 at similar bitrates. Many devices, including Apple and Android, support AAC. But if you want to play your audio collection on another device without iTunes, your best option is to change the format of your files to MP3, which is still used almost everywhere. Check the list below if you’re not sure how to open AAC audio files and which programs support playback of these files.
File extension
.aac, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .mp4, .3gp
Technical details
Files with the AAC specifications enable temporal noise shaping, non-uniform sampling, and bitstream reformatting for 16 stereo, 16 mono, 16 low-frequency channels, and 16 annotation channels in a single bitstream. In 1999, the AAC format was included in the MPEG-4 Part 3 format, after which AAC added support for audio object types and permanent noise replacement technology. AAC is currently described in the ISO / IEC 14496-3 standard.
Associated programs
iTunes, KMPlayer, RealPlayer, VLC, and others
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