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Why extract audio from AVI?
- ✓Create audio-only versions for podcasts or music libraries
- ✓Reduce file size when video content isn't needed
- ✓Extract soundtracks, voiceovers, or background music
- ✓Prepare audio for editing in dedicated audio software
How to convert AVI to M4A
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Select M4A as output
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About AVI format
AVI is a classic video container format developed by Microsoft. While dated, it remains useful for legacy compatibility and can contain various video and audio codecs. AVI is straightforward but lacks modern features like streaming support and efficient compression found in newer formats.
Pros
- +Wide legacy software compatibility
- +Simple, well-documented format
- +Supports multiple codecs
Cons
- -Large file sizes with modern codecs
- -No native streaming support
- -Limited to basic features
About M4A format
M4A is an audio-only container format typically containing AAC or ALAC audio. Apple uses M4A extensively for iTunes music and purchases. It offers the same quality benefits as AAC with better metadata support, making it ideal for music libraries with album art and track information.
Pros
- +High quality AAC audio in container
- +Excellent metadata and artwork support
- +Native Apple ecosystem support
Cons
- -Less universal than MP3
- -Some older players don't support it
- -Can be confused with video M4V