Convert AAC to M4R

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AACM4RRe-encoding

Converting between two lossy formats (AAC → M4R) involves re-encoding, which may cause additional quality loss. For best results, convert from the original source file when possible.

About AAC

AAC

Advanced Audio Coding

AAC is a lossy audio codec designed as the successor to MP3. It provides better sound quality at similar bitrates and is widely used in streaming services.

Extension
.aac
Developed By
ISO/IEC
Released
1997
Compression
Lossy

Typical Use Cases

YouTubeStreaming servicesDigital broadcastingMobile devices

Pros

  • • Better quality than MP3
  • • Efficient compression
  • • Wide platform support

Cons

  • • Patent encumbered
  • • Less universal than MP3
  • • Variable encoder quality

About M4R

M4R

iPhone Ringtone Format

M4R is the ringtone format used by Apple iPhones. It is essentially an M4A file with a different extension, limited to 40 seconds for ringtones.

Extension
.m4r
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Released
2007
Compression
Lossy

Typical Use Cases

iPhone ringtonesiOS alert tonesCustom notification sounds

Pros

  • • Native iPhone support
  • • Easy to create from M4A
  • • Good audio quality

Cons

  • • iPhone only
  • • 40 second limit
  • • Requires iTunes for transfer