M4P is a file extension for DRM-protected AAC (Advanced Audio Coding). Before 2009, the music purchased from the iTunes Store will be saved as M4P format. Now, it is used for the audio in Apple Music.
Have you ever thought about “How do I convert M4P to MP3”?
Especially, if you get a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you may want to immediately import the music library from iTunes or Apple Music. Or just keep your favourite songs from Apple Music to desktop before cancelling the subscription.
However, if you drag the whole iTunes library files to the Android device, you will find it couldn’t play them since it doesn’t support M4P with DRM-protected.
In order to smoothly play the music on any devices, we can remove the DRM and convert it to a popular format such as MP3, which is widely supported by many devices and compresses the sound into a tiny file size but maintains the good quality of the sound.
Now, It’s time to know some details about converting M4P to MP3. Read this article, you will know how to convert M4P to MP3.
Part 1. How to Convert M4P(purchased from iTunes Store) to MP3
The good news is if the songs were purchased from iTunes Store during 2003 to 2009, you can utilize iTunes on your PC (Apple Music app on Mac) to convert M4P files to MP3. (If the music is downloaded from Apple Music, turn to method 2.)
How to Convert M4P to MP3 with iTunes on Windows
Step 1: Change the Conversion Settings
Open iTunes, go to Edit > Preferences > General > Import Settings, find Import Using on the Import Settings window. Pick MP3 Encoder as its option.
Go to iTunes > Preferences > General > Import Using > Click MP3 Encoder.
Remember to settle the change by clicking OK.
Step 2: Convert Songs to MP3
Select a song, choose File > Convert > Create MP3 Version, then you will see the progress bar shown on the top of the interface.
Step 3: Find the Converted songs
Right-click a song, select Show in Windows Explorer on the dropdown menu. A popping folder that includes MP3 files of the song.
How to Convert M4P to MP3 with Apple Music on Mac
Step 1: Launch the Apple Music app, select Music > Preference on the top of screen. And a window will show.
Step 2: Select the Files tab, then press the Import Settings button. And you will see a pop-up window. Click the menu beside Import Settings, choose MP3 Encoder, then select the OK button.
Step 3: Click the songs in the library, then press File > Convert on the top of the screen, and select Create MP3 Version on the submenu. Right-click the song and press Show in Finder on the drop-down menu, you will see the MP3 version of the songs in the original folder.
If you find this method doesn’t work, or the Convert is grey on the dropdown menu after selecting File, then the songs may be the offline music of Apple Music, since iTunes does not allow users to convert songs from Apple Music.
Then you can follow the next part, which is a fairly easy method to convert M4P files of Apple Music to MP3.
Part 2. How to Convert M4P (downloaded from Apple Music) to MP3
If you can’t convert the songs via iTunes, you can convert songs by using a reliable tool — Leawo Prof.DRM.
Leawo Prof.DRM is a piece of powerful software that aims to help users remove DRM for Music, ebook, Audio book. Using it, you will be able to 1-click to convert all the M4P files to MP3.
Moreover, converting the whole playlist will only cost a few minutes with 50X higher speed. What’s more, it will keep the 100% original quality and tags of the songs.
Here is the procedure:
Step 1: Install Leawo Prof.DRM
Step 2: Check a Settings
Launch Prof.DRM, go to Video & Music Converter. Click the settings icon on the top of the interface, choose Preference on the dropdown list.
There will be a Preference window showing up. Look for After the conversion is complete, then select the Open in folder after converting.
Step 3: Start Conversion
Open the folder where M4P songs are located, drag the song to the interface of Prof.DRM.
Then, press the Convert button.
When the conversion ends, the output folder that includes MP3 files will automatically present.
Finally, you have successfully converted the M4P files. If you are searching for another solution that supports saving all the music and the audio of online video, read the workaround.
Workaround: Recording Songs with Screen Recorder
Assuming you want to convert music from multi-platform such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. We suggest recording those songs with an Audio Recorder.
Aiseesoft Screen Recorder is a recorder which supports recording audio and video on your computer. Moreover, it provides 6 options for recording songs’ quality (up to lossless).
Besides, it allows recording your screen. If you’re attending the real-time online course, recording it on your desktop then review it later.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Install and Download
Step 2: Record a Song
Launch Screen Recorder, go to Audio Recorder, press “Ctrl+Alt+R” to start recording music. Then, play a song on iTunes. When the song ends, press “Ctrl+Alt+R” to stop recording.
Step 3: Find the Output Folder
And a window will present, which allows you to play or edit the recording audio. Select the Save button to keep the songs. Finally, a popping window will show the history of the recording music.
Click the folder icon on the right of the audio. You will see the output folder contains the audio files.
Summmary
Converting M4P files to MP3 can be easy. The most important thing is to find a solution that fits you.
Assuming you only want to convert songs from iTunes, opt Leawo Prof.DRM. And you will never regret it, because of its convenient features.
On the other hand, if you would like to save songs from multi-platform or record the realtime online class/meetings of your offices, Aiseesoft Screen Recorder will give you a great recording experience.
By following some of the solutions above, you’ll be able to convert the M4P files next time.