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Mac OS X: m4a convert to mp3

  • Sep 21, 2025
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You want to convert your Mac m4a files to mp3 files, this is done without an additional Tool quickly with the help of iTunes. In this practical tip we will show you how to do that.

m4a files in iTunes to mp3 files convert

To a m4a convert audio file to your Mac in an mp3, you will not need any additional Software, because iTunes has a corresponding Tool directly with the Board.
  • Open iTunes and import the audio file you want to convert.
  • Go to the iTunes menu, the "settings...".
  • Click on the tab "General" on the "import settings".
  • In the Drop-Down menu in the "Import using" and select your desired encoding format, in this case, MP3-encoder,. Under "settings" you can also specify the quality. A click on "OK" saves your selection.
  • Then proceed into the library and select one or more songs. In the menu "file" (possibly "file") click "create a New working copy".
  • In the Following you will see your previous selection from the import menu. Confirm this and wait until iTunes has completed the process.
  • You can now delete the original m4a file.
Import settings in iTunes.
What are the settings you should pay attention to the best possible sound quality, we'll show you in a further practical tip.

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