How to Convert M4A Files to MP3 on Your iPhone

You can free convert M4A files to MP3 files on your iPhone without using a computer.

M4A is the default file type for the Voice Memos app on your iPhone. Usually, the recommended way to convert M4A files to more compatible MP3 files is to use iTunes or the Music app, but there is an easier way. Not only is it free, but you can do it on your iPhone without a computer.

Let’s see how to convert M4A to MP3 on iPhone without computer.


Media Converter is a free popular mobile app that converts video and audio files on your iPhone. Unlike some media conversion tools, Media Converter doesn’t add watermarks and doesn’t limit audio length to, say, just five-minute files. You can easily convert more than an hour recorded M4A audio to MP3.

Also, if you have carefully applied tips to get high-quality audio recordings on your iPhone, don’t worry because the converted file will keep the same clear sound quality.

Downloads: Media Converter (Free, premium version available)

Here’s how to convert M4A to MP3 on your iPhone without using iTunes

Although using iTunes or the Music app to convert audio files is a popular method, sometimes problems arise and you may not be able to download iTunes on your PC or need to convert files on the go. So, let’s see how to use Media Converter to convert M4A files to MP3 right on your iPhone:

  1. Download the Media Converter app from the App Store.
  2. Go to voice memos apartment Tap on your voice recording.
  3. Tap the ellipse (…) More options icon.
  4. Choose Split.
  5. In the apps list, scroll horizontally to find it and tap on it media converter to upload your file.
  6. in the media convertertap the information next to your uploaded M4A file.
  7. Choose Convert Audio (Trim).
  8. To the formatchoose MP3.
  9. Tap the Convert Top right button (the icon shows an arrow coming out of a box).
  10. In which files lists, your new MP3 file will have the same name as the original M4A file, but with the MP3 file extension.

Media Converter saves both files on your iPhone files apartment If you want to send the converted MP3 file to another location, tap information Symbol. Then select Send/Open In to access the share sheet for your recent contacts and apps.

Easily convert M4A to MP3 on your iPhone

You don’t have to pay for a premium conversion tool just because an important hour-long voice recording in M4A format is stuck. With Media Converter you can easily convert your audio from M4A to MP3 on your iPhone – and it’s free!

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