It's easy to mix up M4 and M4P file extensions. M4 files are plain text that don't play in media players. M4P files are audio files from Apple's iTunes store. They require Apple device authorization t...
It’s easy to mix up M4 and M4P file extensions. M4 files are plain text that don’t play in media players. M4P files are audio files from Apple’s iTunes store. They require Apple device authorization to play. M4U files reference video clips for players. Even M files may confuse M4P files.
An M4P file needs Apple iTunes authorization. Up to 5 computers can authorize with one account. M4P files have digital rights management to restrict copying. Their audio quality is better than MP3. M4P is replacing M4A in iTunes Music Store since 2019. Apple Music always outputs M4P format.
To play M4P files, you need Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. You can also use Apple’s iTunes software. To play M4P files elsewhere, convert them. FileZigZag website converts to MP3 and more. Conversion to M4A removes DRM protection. Then more devices like Androids and MP3 players play converted files.
M4P files need programs supporting their format to open. Windows and Macs have compatible programs. Install a program then it should open M4Ps by default. But not all programs fully support M4P files. Some only open or convert them.
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