File conversion m4a to m4v

[Rishaya]

Hi,  I have a voice recording that I would like feedback on.  But it’s not in the proper format.  I have an m4a file and I’m trying to convert to m4v.   
 

is there another file format that you think would be better?

[Rishaya]

Now I have an m4a but.  I click on “choose files’,  choose the file on my iPad, but it will not paste.

[Rishaya]

Ooops, have an m4v.

[Rishaya]

Further info.   I’m using an iPad, iOS, and I’m choosing the file by choosing the “files” icon, look for the file, and highlighting iy

[Petra Jane]

Never tried to upload a sound file myself, had to look up what a m4v file is, I wonder if a mp4 file type might work? I’ve no sound files on my iPad I’m afraid to test it myself.

[Rishaya]

Further info.   I’m using an iPad, iOS, and I’m choosing the file by choosing the “files” icon, look for the file, and highlighting iy

[Avra]

On 12/15/2023 at 3:21 PM, Rishaya said:

Hi,  I have a voice recording that I would like feedback on.  But it’s not in the proper format.  I have an m4a file and I’m trying to convert to m4v.   
 

is there another file format that you think would be better?

I've done some work with audio so I might be able to help with that. First, if you have a PC, the best app for audio will be Audacity, so grab that if you don't have it - it's free. It's available for Windows, Mac and Linux, unsure about iOS. Your best bet is to do this on a PC, if you have access to one.

https://www.audacityteam.org/download

 

 - M4V is a video format so no sense in using that for audio.

 - I'm shocked that MP3 is not a supported format on here as it's basically universally accepted.

 - However, OGG is supported so you should be able to use Audacity to convert to that format.

 - OGG is basically an open standard similar to MP3, which is a proprietary/closed standard.

Using Audacity, simply drop the file in and choose File - Export - Export as OGG, then hit save.

Hope that helps!

[VickySGV]

@AvraI just uploaded a test Audio file in MP3 format, lets see what happens.  It is a "track" for a number that the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles uses. @Petra Jane

 

 

This seems to be working just fine. 

[Avra]

15 hours ago, VickySGV said:

@AvraI just uploaded a test Audio file in MP3 format, lets see what happens.  It is a "track" for a number that the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles uses. @Petra Jane

 

 

This seems to be working just fine. 

 

Awesome! I was only going by the list of supported formats shown when posting. I hadn't actually tested it. That is good to know. 😎

[Avra]

2 hours ago, Avra said:

Awesome! I was only going by the list of supported formats shown when posting. I hadn't actually tested it. That is good to know. 😎

@VickySGV It looks like that list of supported formats has been removed now? At least I can't see it anymore.

 

In short, MP3 is the best universal format unless you care about open standards - then OGG/FLAC is better but might not play on all devices. M4A is the new MP3 replacement but also may not be playable everywhere yet.