1. Play Mpeg Files

File extensionCategoryDescriptionM4A audio file type was developed as a layer of MPEG-4 multimedia format that is used for storing compressed sound data. It is processed either by AAC or ALAC codec. M4a features 1024/960 block length size for more compact audio data representation compared to MP3. M4A is widely used on iTunes service.

The files are zipped by lossy AAC algorithm. The protected version of M4A file has.m4p extension. Compared to MP3, M4A provides better sounding within the same size.Associated programsApple QuickTime PlayerApple iTunesMicrosoft Windows Media PlayerDeveloped byAppleMIME typeUseful links. File extensionCategoryDescriptionMP4 files can contain video and sound data.

Play Mpeg Files

It is a file container that supports different multimedia content types such as multiple audio streams, subtitles, 2D and 3D image frames. MP4 is also used for streaming media services (online or digital TV). This file type supports the control of transmission speeds for media signal, as well as correcting corrupted frames.

Thanks to comparatively low system requirements, MP4 is now the most popular container type for sharing media.Associated programsApple QuickTime PlayerApple iTunesMicrosoft Windows Media PlayerVideoLAN VLC Media PlayerDeveloped byMoving Picture Experts GroupMIME typeUseful links.