M4R Converter

Convert M4R files online for free

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Drop or upload your .M4R file

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How to convert your M4R file

Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your M4R file.
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Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert M4R to another file type

The converter easily converts your M4R file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.

M4R to MP3
M4R to WAV
M4R to M4A
M4R to MP4
M4R to AIFF
M4R to AAC
M4R to OGG
M4R to FLAC
M4R to WMA
M4R to OPUS
M4R to ALAC
M4R to APE

Convert a file to M4R

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the M4R file type—in the best quality.

MIDI to M4R
AAC to M4R
TTA to M4R
AU to M4R
WV to M4R
DTS to M4R
MID to M4R
FLAC to M4R
RA to M4R
MP3 to M4R
PCM to M4R
WAV to M4R

About M4R files

The M4R file format is primarily used for iPhone ringtones. It is essentially an AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) audio file, saved with an M4R extension to distinguish it as a ringtone. While it offers good audio quality and compression efficiency, it is not widely supported outside Apple devices, making file conversion necessary when sharing or editing on non-Apple platforms.

Converting M4R Files

Converting M4R files can be challenging due to compatibility and DRM (Digital Rights Management) issues, which are sometimes embedded in purchased ringtones. Here are some reliable software options for converting M4R files:

VLC Media Player: VLC can convert M4R files to formats like MP3, WAV, and FLAC.
Audacity: With the FFmpeg library, Audacity can also convert M4R files to MP3, WAV, OGG, and AIFF.
fre:ac: A free audio converter that supports M4R to formats such as MP3, AAC, and FLAC.

Important Considerations

When converting M4R files, consider the potential quality loss during conversion, especially if converting to a lossy format like MP3. Retaining the highest audio quality often requires converting to lossless formats, which result in larger file sizes.

Drawbacks of M4R Files

Due to limited compatibility and potential DRM restrictions, M4R files are not ideal for all users, especially those who use non-Apple devices. These challenges make conversion necessary for broader use.

Easy and Reliable Conversion

To effortlessly convert your M4R files to a variety of formats like MP3, WAV, and more, simply drag and drop them onto the Convert.Guru website. This user-friendly platform offers a seamless conversion experience.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your M4R file.

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The M4R Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our M4R converter.