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Convert 3GP to M4A

With our free online converter, you can convert 3gp files to m4a as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your 3gp file to m4a is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload 3gp-file

You can select 3gp file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to m4a»

Choose m4a or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your m4a file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the m4a format.

Converting 3gp to m4a

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Simply drag and drop your 3gp files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to m4a or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
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3rd Generation Partnership Project

Extension.3gp
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 QuickTime Player
🔵 VLC Media Player
🔵 Windows Media Player
Main program🔵 Adobe Flash Professional
Description🔵 3GP is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), played on 3G mobile phones and other phones. 3GP was first developed in 1998. This holder is usually used for cell phones, GSM-based (Global System for Mobile Communications). As it uses small bandwidth, and it requires less space for file for which it uses less data, so it is appropriate for mobile phones.
Technical details🔵 3GP format is built on MPEG-14 structures. Space demand and bandwidth have lessened by 3GP to make it better for mobile phones. It is user friendly as it has flexibility for file storing, sharing, and editing. Video parts are saved as MPEG-4 Part-2, H.263, etc. Audio components are saved as AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AMR-NB, etc. Playstation 3 can encode audio files necessarily to share it with an external USB drive. Nintendo DSi assists 3GP files in utilizing for SD cards.
Developer🔵 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
MIME type
🔵 video/3gpp
🔵 audio/3gpp

MPEG-4 Audio Layer

Extension.m4a
Category🔵 audio
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 Amarok
🔵 Winamp
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Apple iTunes
Description🔵

M4A stands for MPEG A Audio. It is a type of audio file type that is encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).

M4A was developed to help you store a wide range of file types, such as audiobooks, podcasts, and songs. That is in addition to the fact that it is a better competitor to MP3.

Some of the benefits or advantages of using M4A are:

  1. 1. It is easy to edit and transfer M4A files because it is designed to be an unprotected audio file format.
  2. 2. M4A files have additional enhancements that boost the sound quality.
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an M4A file

You can create and open an M4A file in many ways. The simplest way is to use an Apple voice recorder or convert another audio format into M4A.

There are several programs and applications out there that support the playback of M4A files. Some of them are Winamp, VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime. The other programs that open M4A files are Microsoft Zune, Elmedia Player (for Mac users), Apple iTunes, Rhythmbox (for Linux users), and iPad.

Which other formats M4A can be converted into and why

M4A files may be a strong competitor to the MP3 file formats. Yet, this type of digital audio file format has many disadvantages, such as appearing as a data file (instead of a media or document), and low compatibility with some devices.

So, here are some of the other formats or alternatives to the M4A file format:

  1. 1. MP3
  2. 2 WAV
  3. 3. OGG
  4. 4. FLAC

One major reason why you might need to convert your M4A file is because it is a file extension, which means that only specific applications can open it. MP3 is supported by almost any device.

You may also want to convert it to AAC because it produces better sound quality, even at low bitrates.

Developer🔵 Apple
MIME type
🔵 audio/mpeg

FAQ

❓ How do I change 3gp to m4a?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from 3gp and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert 3gp to m4a?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing 3gp to m4a.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert 3gp to m4a securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including 3gp to m4a, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert 3gp to m4a without having to install any software?
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