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Convert AAC to M4R

Turn any AAC into a real iPhone ringtone. M4R files are AAC audio, cut to the 30-second limit iOS accepts.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5
    Quality
    Advanced options

    How to convert AAC to M4R

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more AAC files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that M4R is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your M4R downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    AAC vs M4R

    AAC and M4R can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.

    AACM4R
    Full nameAdvanced Audio Coding (raw ADTS)iPhone Ringtone (AAC)
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMPEGApple
    Introduced19972007
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android✓ Yes✕ No
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About AAC and M4R

    AAC: AAC is the successor to MP3 and the audio codec behind YouTube, iTunes and most streaming services. A .aac file stores the raw AAC stream without an MP4 wrapper.

    M4R: M4R is the iPhone ringtone format. It is an AAC audio file (the same as M4A) with a different extension, and iOS only accepts ringtones up to 30–40 seconds long.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert AAC to M4R on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your AAC, make sure M4R is selected and tap Convert. The M4R file is saved to your Downloads.
    How long can an iPhone ringtone be?
    Keep it to 30 seconds. If your file is longer, set a start time under Advanced → Trim and the next 30 seconds are used. For a visual editor, try the iPhone Ringtone Maker.
    Will converting AAC to M4R reduce quality?
    AAC and M4R can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.
    Is this AAC to M4R converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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