What streaming music service do you use to play music? If you subscribe to Apple Music, you will find that you cannot play Apple Music on any device or player that Apple does not permit to. Apple Music and some iTunes songs are protected in M4P format. And that's what limits the usage of Apple Music songs. To regain the freedom to use Apple Music and iTunes music as you wish, just use an M4P to MP3 converter to convert Apple Music and iTunes M4P music to MP3. There are too many M4P to MP3 converters available on the internet for someone who does not know deeply about the Apple Music converters to choose from. After several tests and researches, we find that these 5 converters can be the best M4P to MP3 converter.
1. ViWizard Audio Converter - $39.95/1 PC/Lifetime
This best M4P to MP3 converter supports converting iTunes and Apple Music M4P to MP3, AAC, FLAC, M4A, M4B, WAV on both Windows and Mac computers. The input audios for this converter also include Audible audiobooks and any unprotected audios. So it works well as an audio converter, too. The output speed reaches as high as 30X faster speed and the output audio quality reaches as high as 320 kbps. Since that, you can still enjoy the high-quality audios after the conversion. In addition, ViWizard Audio Converter is capable of keeping the ID3 tags and edit the bit rate, codec, and other parameters of converted audios.
Pros:
1. It is an all-in-one converter that supports Apple Music, iTunes, Audible, and common audios;
2. Work well on both Windows and Mac;
3. Output audios with high quality;
4. Convert with a 30X faster speed;
5. Keep ID3 tags of audios.
Cons:
1. It does not support Linux.
- See also: Complete Tutorial to Convert M4P to MP3
2. Tunelf Audio Converter - $39.95/1 PC/Lifetime
iTunes M4P music, Apple Music, and common M4P audios are all available for this converter. The output formats also contain AAC, M4A, M4B, and some others. And the ID3 tags of the original M4P audios will be kept. With the help of Tunelf Audio converter, you are able to convert M4P to MP3 as easily as ABC on your Windows or Mac computer.
Pros:
1. Run at a 30X faster speed with ID3 tags kept;
2. Work well for protected and unprotected M4P audios.
Cons:
1. You need to pay $39.95 to get the full version.
3. Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder - Free
The M4P to MP3 converters above are all paid tools. Here is an online M4P to MP3 converter - Apowersoft. This audio recorder supports iTunes, Apple Music, online radio stations, voice chat, and others. It can convert M4P audios to MP3 online. You do not need to download any additional programs to your computer. It is convenient for a one-time M4P to MP3 conversion.
Pros:
1. You can use this M4P to MP3 converter free;
2. No need to download any software.
Cons:
1. Do not support multi-track audio recording;
2. The output quality maybe not ideal for you.
4. TunesKit Audio Capture - $29.95/1 PC/Lifetime
TunesKit Audio Capture is also an audio recorder but this one is an offline tool. This iTunes to MP3 converter supports 6 popular audio formats like MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, and M4B and preserve streaming music tracks with high audio quality and ID3 tags. Besides, it also supports the trimming, cutting, merging, and editing of the recorded M4P audios.
Pros:
1. Record any audios from a computer sound card;
2. Download and convert music from any streaming music services including Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music;
3. Support downloading multiple audios at the same time.
Cons:
1. Have to download and convert audio at the playback speed.
5. Wondershare UniConverter - $39.95/1 PC/1 year
Wondershare UniConverter is a versatile toolbox that can convert M4P to MP3, cast audio to the TV, record audios, and so on. This M4P to MP3 converter works on both Windows and Mac computers. It can convert iTunes or Apple Music M4P to MP3 with a 30X faster speed. But this converter is much more expensive than other converters. It cost $79.95 for the perpetual plan. If you only want to convert M4P to MP3. The previous converters are enough.
Pros:
1. It is quite versatile that supports other functions except for converting M4P to MP3;
2. Works on both Windows and Mac.
Cons:
1. It is the most expensive one.
Conclusion
These are the 5 best M4P to MP3 converters. If you do not want to download any software to your computer and also want the conversion convenient, you can choose the online M4P to MP3 converter. If you also listen to other streaming music services except for Apple Music, you can use ViWizard Audio Capture which can record and download any audio from a computer including M4P to MP3. For the most balanced and comprehensive M4P to MP3 converter, ViWizard Audio Converter may be your best choice, which does not have obvious shortcomings.
Nick Orin is a review writer, software geek and Mac OS enthusiast. He spends all his free time in searching useful software and gadgets to share with others.
