M4A files are well-supported on a diverse range of devices, making it easier to play our music across different platforms. By converting Spotify songs to M4A, we can enjoy Spotify music on various audio players and devices.
This article will shows you how to convert Spotify music to M4A with Sidify, with just 5 simple steps. By adopting advanced recording technology, Sidify is able to download Spotify tracks with Lossless audio quality and complete ID3 tags saved.
Part 1. Tool Required – Sidify Spotify to M4A Converter
Sidify Spotify to M4A Converter is what we are going to use in this tutorial. This Sidify software is fully compatible with Windows 8, 10, 11 and macOS 11 - 26 Tahoe. It can convert Spotify songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, radio, or audiobooks to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, or AIFF format, all while maintaining original Spotify Lossless audio quality and complete ID3 tags.
Sidify Spotify Music Converter
- Convert Spotify songs to M4A, MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, or ALAC.
- Keep original Spotify Lossless audio quality and ID3 tags.
- Download Spotify playlists at 40X faster speed.
- Download music from Spotify to the local drive.
- Fully support the latest Windows 11 & macOS Tahoe 26.
Note:If you need a tool to convert any streaming music (including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, DailyMotion …) to MP3, Sidify All-In-One is the go-to choice.
Part 2. How to Convert Spotify Music to M4A
For beginners, how easy a program is to use really matters. Sidify stands out as a beginner-friendly tool that simplifies the process of downloading Spotify songs to M4A format in just 5 straightforward steps. Below are the step-by-step instructions:
Step 1 Launch Sidify Spotify Music Converter
Run Sidify Spotify Music Converter, you will access the modern interface of the program.
Step 2 Add Spotify Songs to Sidify
Once we select the app mode, the Spotify App will open simultaneously. Browse through Spotify and locate the song or playlist we want to convert to M4A format, and then simply drag and drop the songs from Spotify to Sidify for conversion.
Step 3 Choose M4A Output Format
To customize our settings, click on the Settings icon located on the left side of the screen. In the Settings, select AUTO, AAC, or ALAC as the output format. It will output .m4a files.
Optional: We can customize the output settings such as audio quality, output folder, and other preferences according to our needs.
Step 4 Convert Spotify Music to M4A Format
Once we have selected the Spotify songs and configured the settings, we can start downloading Spotify music to M4A format by clicking on the Convert button in Sidify, and then wait for the conversion to complete.
The duration of this process depends on the number of Spotify songs and our computer's processing speed.
Step 5 Locate the Downloaded Spotify M4A Audio Files
Once the conversion is done, the output folder storing the M4A files will pop up automatically. Or we can locate the downloaded Spotify M4A files in the output folder specified in Sidify or the default location set by the program.
Part 3. FAQs about Downloading Spotify to M4A Format
1. Are the converted M4A files of equivalent quality to the original Spotify tracks?
Yes. Just remember to choose AUTO, AAC, or ALAC output format on Sidify to get Spotify lossless M4A files.
2. Are the downloaded M4A music 320kbps files?
It depends. Sidify preserves the original quality of Spotify tracks, meaning Spotify Premium subscribers can obtain 320kbps audio files, whereas Spotify Free users cannot.
Remember to choose Sidify's Spotify App mode instead of the web player mode at the very beginning, as the web player mode doesn't offer 320kbps audio quality.
3. Can I convert local audio files to M4A?
Yes. Sidify includes useful features accessible in the Tools section. Select Tools > Format Converter, in which you can convert your local audio files to MP3, M4A, FLAC, WAV, OGG, or AIFF for free.
4. Is Sidify Spotify to M4A Converter available on Android devices?
Yes. Sidify is available for Android, Windows and Mac users. You can directly download Spotify playlists on Android with Sidify tool.
5. Is Sidify free? Is there a free way to convert Spotify to M4A?
Yes, Sidify provides a free Spotify converter as well. But if you need to save Spotify Lossless quality, it's highly recommended to use Sidify Spotify Music Converter Pro version, which truly downloads songs from Spotify service, instead of YouTube.
Is there any free online Spotify to M4A converter?
You've probably seen websites that say they can convert Spotify tracks to M4A files for free. And we've also tested and you can try the following free online Spotify converter sites to finish your job:
- SpotyLoader (spotyloader.com)
- SpotiSongDownloader (spotisongdownloader.com)
But the truth is: instead of pulling the actual lossless audio from Spotify, these sites usually look up the Spotify song title and artist, then grab the track from somewhere else, often YouTube. Then they re-encode it and give it to you. So the output audio quality is generally pretty low.
How to import local M4A to Spotify?
AAC (.m4a) can be imported to Spotify's Local Files library, but ALAC/lossless M4A cannot.
- Step 1: Open the Spotify desktop app.
- Step 2: Click your profile picture in the top-right corner, then go to Settings, find Show Local Files.
- Step 3: Under Show songs from, turn on any folders you already have, or click Add a source to pick the folder where your M4A files are stored.
- Step 4: Go to Your Library and select Local Files.
Looking for a way to import some of your local music saved on PC to Spotify in order to freely enjoy both your favorite tracks on PC and Spotify at same time? This article will guide you a detailed way to fulfill your need.
Learn More →Conclusion
This article introduces in detail how to use Sidify Spotify to M4A Converter to convert Spotify music to M4A format. With simple steps, you can quickly save your favorite songs as high-quality M4A files for offline playback and management. Whether you are a novice or an experienced user, you can easily convert Spotify music formats with the help of this tool to meet your diverse usage needs.
Sidify Spotify Music Converter
Convert Spotify Music to M4A, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, or AIFF with original quality kept.
