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DexterHayes
Apr 09, 2025Iron Contributor
How to convert m4a to m4r on Windows 10?
The voice recorded by the voice recorder app on my iPhone is saved as M4A audio file. Now, I want to use this as ringtone on my phone but only M4R is accepted. I have to convert m4a to m4r so I can u...
Koenpk
Apr 09, 2025Iron Contributor
Converting M4A to M4R on Windows 10 can be done in several ways using free tools and software. Here are some methods you can use:
Method 1: Using iTunes
One of the easiest ways to convert M4A to M4R is by using iTunes. Here's how:
- If you don’t have it installed, download iTunes from the Apple website and install it on your Windows 10 computer.
- Open iTunes. Click on File > Add File to Library, and select your M4A file.
- Go to Edit > Preferences. In the Preferences window, click on the General tab, then click on Import Settings.
- In the Import Settings window, choose AAC Encoder from the drop-down menu and click OK.
- Right-click on the M4A file in your library and select Create AAC Version.
- This will create a new version of the song in M4A format.
- Right-click on the newly created file and select Show in Windows Explorer.
- Change the extension of the new file from .m4a to .m4r. Note that you might need to enable file extensions in File Explorer to change the file extension.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer.
- Open iTunes and drag the M4R file to the Tones section in iTunes or go to the iPhone section and sync the tones.
Method 2: Using Online Converters
If you prefer not to install additional software, about how to convert M4A to M4R on Windows computer, you can use online file conversion sites. Here are a few options:
Zamzer:
- Go to Zamzer’s website.
- Upload the M4A file.
- Choose M4R as the output format.
- Enter your email address to receive a link to download the converted file.