m4a

#1 (**permalink**) January 25th, 2005

aint come across this file before. (m4a) what type is it? whats it mean? can i play/burn this type of file

murasame · #2 (**permalink**) January 25th, 2005

.mp3 is MPEG-2 Layer 3

.m4a is MPEG 4

It's an audio format.

You can both burn and play this type of file (with adequate codecs, that is)

#3 (**permalink**) January 27th, 2005

thanks, so where do i get the codec should i need them to play and burn this type of file?

murasame · #4 (**permalink**) January 29th, 2005

My personal suggestion would be to dld and use iTunes from www.apple.com (it's free) since it supports playlists and is supported by LW, pus it can burn and play .m4a and many many other file formats.
However I have no idea if it's any good for PCs so if anyone can recommend other apps then fine by me.

Mikeymd · #5 (**permalink**) January 29th, 2005

I Tunes can create and switch many different formats ie. M4A to MP3. If you purchase music from I tunes though, you will not be able to share it. Only the songs converted from your CD's or imported MP3's can be shared.