Files with mp4a file extension can be usually found as audio encoded using MPEG-4 MP4A codec. Basically same as M4A or MP4.
Software that open mp4a file
MP4A file extension - MPEG-4 MP4A audio
What is mp4a file? How to open mp4a files?
The mp4a file extension most likely best known for its use for one of the default file suffixes for the MP4A MPEG-4 audio codec.
The typical mp4a file contains audio, but mp4a is not native file extension for MPEG-4 audio files.
Native file extension is m4a (used by Apple) or mp4. When you rename .mp4a to either m4a or mp4, audio file will be playable in the most of media players.
Updated: April 21, 2024
The default software associated to open mp4a file:
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
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 macOS 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 applications associated to the .mp4a file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mp4a file, edit mp4a file, convert mp4a file, view mp4a file, play mp4a file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting mp4a files.
mp4a file players - programs that can play mp4a file - MPEG-4 MP4A audio
Programs supporting the exension mp4a on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for play mp4a file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with mp4a file by default:
Apple iTunes for Windows
Other suggested software:
VLC media player
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with mp4a file by default:
Apple iTunes for Mac
Other suggested software:
VLC media player for Mac
