If you’re like most people, you use your computer to listen to music on a regular basis. Whether it’s music you downloaded from the internet or music you ripped from a CD, you probably convert the MP4 files into MP3 files on your Mac. But what if you need to convert an MP4 file from another device?
Maybe you have a video that you want to convert to MP3? Or maybe you want to play an MP4 file on your TV? In this article, we will teach you how to convert MP4 files to MP3 on your Mac using easy steps.
What is MPEG-2?
MPEG-2 is a standard for digital video encoding that was released in 1990. It is supported by most modern devices and can be compressed using various methods to reduce file size. MP4 is the most common format encoded using MPEG-2.
MPEG-2 is a video compression standard that uses bit rates up to 1.5 Mbps. MPEG-2 supports high-quality digital video and audio encoding, as well as features such as motion compensation and picture coding for improved image quality.
How to Convert MPEG-2 Files to MP3 on a Mac?
If you have MPEG-2 video files that you would like to convert to MP3 on your Mac, there are a few different ways to do this. One way is to use the QuickTime player.
- To use the QuickTime player, first find and open the file you would like to convert. Once open, click on the “File” menu and then select “Convert”.
- On the “Convert” window that pops up, make sure that the “MPEG-2 Video (*.mpg)” format is selected as the source type, and then click on the “OK” button.
- Next, on the “Converted Files” window that appears, make sure that the MP3 format is selected as the destination type and then click on the “OK” button.
- Finally, wait for the conversion process to finish, and then play back your newly converted MP3 file.
What is MP4?
MP4 is a file format used to store video and audio content. It is a successor to the MJPEG format, which was first introduced in 1998. MP4 files can be compressed using the H.264 encoding algorithm, which allows them to occupy significantly less disk space than their MJPEG counterparts.
How to Convert MP4 Files to MP3 Files?
There are a few ways to convert audio files from MP4 format to MP3 format on a Mac. The simplest way is to use iTunes. Open iTunes and click the “File” menu item and select “Import.” Navigate to the folder where your MP4 files are located, and select the files you want to convert. Click the “Import” button, and then click the “Audio” tab. In the “Audio Import Format” drop-down menu, choose “MP3.” Click the OK button, and then close iTunes. You can also use an app like QuickTime Player or Audio Converter for Mac to convert MP4 files to MP3.
Conclusion
If you are looking to convert your MP4 files to MP3 on a Mac, there are a few simple steps that you can follow. First, open the MP4 file in QuickTime Player or another media player of your choice. Next, click the File menu and then select Export As. In the Export As window that pops up, choose MP3 as the format and click OK. Finally, double-click the newly created MP3 file to play it in any audio player of your choice.
