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MP4 is a multimedia format that can store audio and video files. With the development of technology, many users prefer to extract audio content from MP4 files, so as to save more storage space.
Apple has developed the M4A audio format. Compared to MP3, it takes less memory and has higher sound quality.
Therefore, if you are an iOS user the conversion of MP4 to M4A format is undoubtedly a more appropriate method.
VideoPower BLUE is a great program that allows users to edit videos, record screen activity, capture screenshots and convert files. This program can convert MP4 to M4A.
Step 1: Add the MP4 video file to the program
Run the program if you have installed the Video Converter software successfully on your PC. You can directly import the file to the program by clicking the “Add files” button or by drag-and-drop the file to the interface. For this example, we’ll use an MP4 file to be converted into M4A.
Step 2: Edit the video
If you need to edit the video first before converting it into audio, just follow the instructions below.
The imported MP4 file is displayed in the list.
Click the “Edit” button on the right side of the file.
The built-in video editor will pop up, with its help, you can make changes to your video. Adjust speed and volume, trim, cut, crop, rotate or flip videos. However, since we’re going to convert it into audio, there’s only a number of things you can change.
For example, you can trim your video as shown below:
1) Click “Add Trim Marker”.
2) Drag the mark as shown below to select the part you want to cut.
If you want to select multi-sections, please repeat 1 and 2.
3) Choose “Keep the selected section” or “Delete the selected section” from “Preferences”.
4) Click “OK” to save the setting.
Step 3: Convert MP4 to M4A format
3.1 Set the output format.
Click the “Profile” drop-down menu, then choose the format you want from the profile list. Here choose “Audio”, “M4A”, and quality “High”, “Medium”, or “Low.”
3.2 Start Conversion
Return to the file list.
Click the “Convert” button, then the converted M4A file will be saved in the default output folder.
3.3 Find the Converted FLV files
The program will pop up a window to inform you once the conversion is completed. Click “OK” to open the folder of your saved converted M4A files.
Or you can click the “Open” button to find the M4A audio.
Conclusion:
If you have a video file but you just want to keep the audio, converting it using external software is the way to go. With VideoPower BLUE, you can easily convert MP4 to M4A.
There’re so many advanced functions equipped in this program, which offer more options for you to convert and edit media files. It has a split-screen tool for your photos and videos and a screen recorder which allows you to capture any on-screen activity on your computer. It’s fast and flexible with a built-in video editor that will enable you to merge multiple videos into one single file. This software will allow you to edit slideshows or videos, apply watermarks, effects, and other basic video editing options such as trimming or cropping.
