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Why convert M4A to WAV?
- ✓WAV preserves full audio quality without compression loss
- ✓Ideal for archiving and professional audio production
- ✓Maintain the highest possible audio fidelity
- ✓Required for professional mastering and editing
How to convert M4A to WAV
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Select WAV as output
Choose WAV from the format dropdown. The converter will automatically detect your file type.
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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
About WAV format
WAV is an uncompressed audio format that preserves original recording quality. Standard for professional audio production, WAV files maintain every detail of the original sound but result in large file sizes. It's the preferred format for recording, editing, and mastering audio.
Pros
- +Lossless, uncompressed audio
- +Industry standard for production
- +No quality degradation
Cons
- -Very large file sizes
- -Not suitable for streaming
- -Limited metadata support