How to Convert Pandora Music to M4A

By Justin SabrinaUpdated on March 05, 2024

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Does Pandora use M4A? Can I Convert music from Pandora to M4A?

What's M4A Format? What Format Does Pandora Music Use?

M4A, the full name of MPEG-4 Audio, is usually the file extension of audio files encoded using AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) or ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec). Similar to its big competitor MP3, M4A is also a lossy compression but offers better sound quality.

We can open an M4A file through most popular media players, such as iTunes, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player, etc. Plus, Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad devices and Android tablets and phones support to play M4A audios.

Pandora music is famous for its rich music tracks, radios, and podcasts in U.S. Pandora use the lossy AAC file format to encode its music content. As a result, users can only access Pandora music library with its official app or web player. To enjoy Pandora music freely, most people may choose MP3 as the output format. To improve your listening experience on Pandora music, you can convert Pandora music to M4A format.

Advantages of Converting Pandora Songs to M4A:
* Open and play Pandora music through other media players like iTunes, VLC, WMP, etc.
* Sync Pandora songs to iPod Nano, Shuffle, Classic, Touch and enjoy them offline while jogging!
* Transfer Pandora music files to Android & iOS device and play them offline without the Pandora app installed.
* By converting Pandora music to M4A, you can rename it to M4A extension, and use Pandora songs as iPhone ringtone or alarm.
* Some DJ software are compatible with M4A format. So you can add Pandora songs to DJ software for mixing.
* The popular video editor iMovie supports M4A format. Thus, you may import Pandora M4A songs to iMovie for your video projects.

There no an official way to download Pandora music to M4A format. Thus, you can convert Pandora music to M4A file using a third-party tool. UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter is here for you.

What is UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter?

UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter is a desktop application for both Windows and Mac computers. It is not only a Pandora to M4A converter, but also a Pandora music downloader. It has the ability to download songs, albums, playlists and podcasts from Pandora Free, Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium. In addition, it is able to convert music from Pandora to M4A with ID3 tags kept. This program also supports other popular audio formats like MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF.

With a built-in Pandora web player, users can quickly add Pandora songs/playlists/albums without the Pandora app installed. You have no need to worry about the music quality, for UkeySoft program will preserve the lossless audio quality and lets you customize output audio quality according to your needs.

Key Features of UkeySoft Pandora to M4A Converter:

• Download Pandora songs/playlists/albums/podcasts for free
• Convert Pandora songs to M4A/MP3/AAC/WAV/AIFF/FLAC
• Download and save Pandora songs as M4A with high quality
• Up to 10X faster speed and supports batch conversion
• Keep ID3 tags and sort output Pandora songs by artist/album
• Built with a Pandora web player and music player
• Highly compatible with Windows and macOS

Full Guide on How to Convert Pandora Music to M4A

Step 1. Install and Run UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter
UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter is free to download on Windows and Mac computers. Click the Download button above, get this software on desktop. Install and launch the program, sign with your Pandora Free/Plus/Premium account.

As you can see, it comes with a built-in web player.

Step 2. Customize the Output Settings
UkeySoft Pandora Music Converter has set M4A as the default output format. But if you want to customize other output parameters, you can click the "Settings" button (a gear icon) at the upper right corner.

In the setting window, you are able to change the output format, output quality, output folder, output file name, language and more.

Step 3. Add Pandora Songs/Albums/Playlists
Go to main interface to find any Pandora songs, albums or playlists you want to convert. Then open it and click the red "+" icon in the right side to add them into converting list.

By default, UkeySoft will import all songs from album/playlist. Check and confirm can convert the songs you need.

Step 4. Download and Convert Pandora Music to M4A
After selecting the songs, hit on the "Convert" button to start converting the selected Pandora songs to M4A format with high quality.

Step 5. Get the Converted Pandora MP3 Songs
After the conversion is complete, you can find all converted Pandora songs by clicking the "History" (a clock icon) at the upper right corner of the interface.

With the built-in music player, you can play these output Pandora songs on the converter directly. Meanwhile, you may click the "blue folder" icon to locate the output folder on your computer.

Now download this tool and use it to convert your Pandora songs to M4A file!

Justin Sabrina

Justin Sabrina has over 10 years of content writing experience. She specializes in product reviews, how-to guides, tips and tricks, top lists, etc. on data encryption, multi-media conversion, screen recording and iOS unlocking. At UkeySoft, she performs in-depth research SEO copywriting and collaborates with our R & D team to offer effective software solution, most of her articles on software are helpful and easy to read, helping our reader easily solve problems through using software or apps.

Justin Sabrina

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