a dumb question about M4A files

[GoingUp]

I know sometimes you can rename files and get them to play or work when they normally work.

I have a bunch of M4As, but my MP3 deck in my car will only play WMAs and MP3s.

Can I just try renaming my M4As to MP3 and have them play?

 

[chuckywang]

No. I think you have to convert them.

 

[fs5]

is this a parody thread?



















Yes.. you have to convert them.

 

[The J]

Convert the files to mp3 or wma using a conversion program. I use dbPowerAMP and have had much success with it. You can get it at www.dbpoweramp.com . You will need to get to the m4a/aac codec from Codec Central (on the same website) as dpPowerAMP comes only with mp3 LAME and wave codecs.

If you want to convert to wma, you'll need the Windows Media 9.1 codec as well.

 

[nakedfrog]

If you want to take the quick and easy route, you can get the plugin for WinAmp that will output any audio to an mp3 file, load up your playlist, set the output plugin to capture the files, then just hit play and wait a few minutes.