MPEG 4 Ringtones File
General Information
| Title | M4R File Extension |
| Extension | .m4r |
| Full Form | MPEG 4 Ringtones File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | audio/x-m4r |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store ringtones |
| Additional Functions | Store audio, Alarm tones |
| Features | AAC format, DRM option |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| iPhone Ringtones | Yes |
| Custom Alerts | Yes |
| Personalization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Rare |
| Best Practices | Legal sourcing, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Part of iTunes updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mp3, .aac, .m4a |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apple iTunes |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Apple QuickTime |
Free | Windows, Mac |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |