M4a

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by DanK, Apr 24, 2005.

  1. DanK

    DanK Well-Known Member

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    i stumbled on some .m4a files and having some trouble playing them. i have wmp 10 and i still cant play them. help? the plus side. they are suppose to be way better quality than mp3s
     
  2. Knoctur_nal

    Knoctur_nal |Force 10 from Navarone|

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    more details brotha man......song or movie?...google perhaps?
    http://www.m4a.com/

    M4A/MP4 Audio Encoder and Player Programs:
    * Winamp 5.02 - A popular, free audio player that now supports playback of m4a/mp4 files. Encodes to .m4a files with CD ripping feature.
    * Apple iTunes - A free audio player and encoder that creates and plays .M4A files. Supports ripping tracks from audio CDs. Has a Music Store also.
    * Compaact! - A small, easy to use program that converts audio files to either M4A or MP4 files. Audio encoder program with many options.
    * Nero 6 - A complete CD/DVD burning application that also supports MP4 audio file playback/encoding including HE AAC files.
    * dBpowerAMP - Excellent free audio utilities including Music Converter and Sveta Portable Audio. Convert audio files to .M4A or .MP4 formats.
    * Foobar2000 - A free advanced audio player application with many features and plug-ins available. Plays .m4a or .mp4 files.
    * MP4 Input Plugin for WinAmp - A plug-in for WinAmp that extends the quality and allows WinAmp to playback HE AAC encoded M4A/MP4 files.
     
  3. DanK

    DanK Well-Known Member

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    yea i read over that site. it had some good info, but i still had some questions. anyways i notice that WMP isnt on that list.
     
  4. wlee15

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    m4a files are usually AAC files that aren't protected by DRM, you should be able to play them with ffdshow.