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Convert M4A to OPUS

M4A is great for high-quality music and voice recordings for Apple and Android devices, but OPUS is the better choice for voice messages, calls and streaming at low bitrates. Convert M4A to OPUS in seconds, right in your browser.

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

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

    How to convert M4A to OPUS

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more M4A files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that OPUS 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 OPUS downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    M4A vs OPUS

    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    M4AOPUS
    Full nameMPEG-4 Audio (AAC)Opus Audio
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byApple / MPEGIETF / Xiph.Org
    Introduced20012012
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Android✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About M4A and OPUS

    M4A: M4A is an MPEG-4 container holding AAC audio. It sounds better than MP3 at the same size and is the default format for iPhone voice memos, Apple Music downloads and many Android recorders.

    OPUS: Opus is a modern, highly efficient codec used by WhatsApp voice notes, Discord, Zoom and WebRTC calls. It sounds excellent even at very low bitrates.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert M4A to OPUS on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your M4A, make sure OPUS is selected and tap Convert. The OPUS file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting M4A to OPUS reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the audio is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this M4A to OPUS 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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