How To Convert Mp4 To Mp3

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Mp4 formats are a little bulkier compared to Mp3 players. If you have songs and movies in Mp4 format, you might want to change them accordingly. There are several tools accomplish this conversion.

Here are the main differences between the two media formats.

MP3 files:

They are also known as MPEG-3 files. These files are generally smaller in size and are used to play audio files. MP3 is a digital audio codec; it basically compresses and decompresses the files. V3 formats can handle only audio files.

Mp4 files:

Mp4 files are also known as MPEG-4 files. The main difference between the two are that while Mp3 handles only audio, this newer format handles various other things; such as video, images, text as well as audio. The formats have been developed by different organizations. Basically Mp4 is the advanced version of Mp3 and hence includes these additional features. They are used for internet streaming and high tech mobiles.

Read the step by step instructions on how to convert:

1.Download or purchase a software that will enable you to convert the Mp4 date to Mp3.
2.The next step would be to install the software, and run it in your computer. After the set up is complete, you need to restart the computer.
3.Open the software and follow the provided directions.
4.You can choose a conversion rate as well. Usually the options will be provided in the software itself.
5.You will get a pop up, informing you the stage of the process; it will also inform you after the conversions are complete.
6.After the conversion is over, all you need to do is save it.

Here is how you can convert the same using iTunes

1.Open the application and the song you need to convert.
2.Open iTunes preferences : Choose Edit : Preferences.
3.For Mac : iTunes : Preferences.
4.Next click on Import Settings.
5.Set the quality to high and click on OK, and save the settings.
6.Then from the advanced menu, click on : Convert Selection to MPv3.
7.The conversion would have started by now, after it ends save the song in a separate folder, if you wish.


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