An m4p file extension is associated with the 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.
There is one other file type using
the M4P file extension!
.m4p - Sage MAS 90 data
Software that open m4p file
M4P file extension - Apple iTunes Music Store audio
What is m4p file? How to open m4p files?
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 associated to open m4p 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 .m4p 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 m4p file, edit m4p file, convert m4p file, view m4p file, play m4p file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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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 m4p files.
Software that open m4p file - Apple iTunes Music Store audio
Programs supporting the exension m4p on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open m4p file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with m4p file by default:
Apple iTunes for Windows
Other suggested software:
MediaMonkey
