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File extension M4P - Apple iTunes Music Store audio file
File type specification:
Encoded and encrypted file type
Audio, music or song file type
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File extension M4P description:
The M4P file extension is used for a proprietary version of AAC (advanced audio coding) for the MP4 file format with Digital Rights Management developed by Apple, for the use in music files downloaded from their iTunes Music Store.
These *.m4p files are protected .AAC audio files downloaded from the iTunes Music Store, that incorporates Apple Computer's "Fairplay" DRM copy protection, which limits the number of computers the file can be played on.
In order to play a protected M4P file, you have to authorize your computer using Apple iTunes, which is done by entering a username with correct password for the account that downloaded the audio file. Up to five computers can be authorized with the same account.
The default software that works with m4p file format:
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
iTunes is a digital media application for playing and organizing digital music and video files. Also is used to manage Apple portable devices such as iPod, iPhone and iPad. iTunes has integrated iTunes Store service, where can users buy and download digital music, videos, applications for iOS devices, audiobooks, podcasts, ringtones etc. iTunes is distributed as a free software.
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
Apple iTunes is multimedia application distributed with Apple Mac OS X operating system. It organizes and plays digital music and videos. iTunes is also used to manage Apple's portable devices, such as iPod, iPhone and iPad.
List of software associated to the .m4p file extension
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Programs that open m4p file - Apple iTunes Music Store audio file
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Microsoft Windows platform:
Main software associated with m4p file by default:
Apple iTunes for Windows
Other suggested software:
Winamp with M4P plugin
MediaMonkey
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