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Drag and drop your multiple M4A files into this 100% free online M4A to APE converter (.m4a to .ape), and click the Convert button to bulk convert them to APE format in HD quality. Use the quality slider to fine-tune your APE output, then download your converted files one by one or as a single ZIP — no signup and no downloads needed, and your original M4A files are removed from our servers right after. Also see:WAVE to AIFF - free, no signup.
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Choose FilesM4A vs APE — File Format Comparison
See how M4A and APE compare across file extension, MIME type, compression, and feature support. Related:Convert M4A files in bulk to OGA.
| Feature | M4A | APE |
|---|---|---|
| File Extension | .m4a | .ape |
| MIME Type | audio/mp4 | audio/x-ape |
| Compression Type | Lossy | Lossless |
| Metadata Support | Yes | Yes |
What Is M4A Format?
MPEG-4 Audio — AAC audio in an MP4 container, the standard format for Apple Music, iTunes purchases, and iPhone voice memos, offering better quality than MP3 at equivalent bitrates.
- Compression: Lossy
- Tags & Metadata: Supported
What Is APE Format?
Monkey's Audio — a high-compression lossless codec achieving 50–70% size reduction versus WAV; popular among audiophiles on Windows for archiving CD collections, though encoding requires the proprietary MAC library.
- Compression: Lossless
- Tags & Metadata: Supported