PixNudge

M4R to OPUS converter

Change M4R audio to OPUS for any player or device, with the bitrate, sample rate and channels you choose. Free, with no upload.

Convert to

The most efficient modern codec: excellent quality at low bitrates, ideal for voice and the web.

Drop audio or video files here

or paste them, or click to choose — several files at once

Choose files

MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, OPUS, AIFF, WMA, APE, AMR, MP4 and more · up to 300 MB per file

The converter (about 30 MB) is downloaded once on first use and then cached. Your files never leave your device.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add your M4R files

    Drop M4R files onto the converter, paste them, or click to choose. You can add many at once.

  2. 2

    Check the OPUS settings

    OPUS is already selected. If you like, adjust the quality, sample rate or channels before or after adding files.

  3. 3

    Download your OPUS files

    Each file is converted in your browser in seconds. Save them one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.

M4R to OPUS

About M4R

Lossy

iPhone Ringtone

The iPhone ringtone format

M4R is an M4A (AAC) file with a different extension, which iPhones recognize as a ringtone or alert tone. iOS accepts ringtones of up to 40 seconds.

Strengths
The native ringtone format of the iPhone: small files with good quality.
Limitations
Only useful as a ringtone, and anything longer than 40 seconds is rejected by iOS.

About OPUS

Lossy

Opus Interactive Audio Codec

The most efficient modern codec

Opus is an open, royalty-free codec designed for the internet. It powers WhatsApp voice messages, Discord, video calls in the browser and YouTube streaming.

Strengths
The best quality at low bitrates, great for both speech and music.
Limitations
Not supported by older devices, iTunes or many car stereos.

Why PixNudge

Nothing is uploaded

Audio is converted by ffmpeg running inside your browser. Your files never reach a server.

Batch conversion

Queue up to 50 files and download them one by one or together as a ZIP.

Full control over quality

Set the bitrate, bit depth, sample rate and channels — or simply keep the sensible defaults.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert M4R to OPUS?

Add your M4R files to the converter above. OPUS is already selected as the output, so conversion starts right away. When a file is ready, click Download, or use Download all to get a ZIP.

Will converting M4R to OPUS reduce the sound quality?

Both formats are lossy, so re-encoding adds a little loss. Choose a bitrate equal to or higher than the original (for example 192–256 kbps) and the difference will be inaudible.

Which settings should I use for OPUS?

Opus shines at low bitrates: 64 kbps is plenty for speech and 96–128 kbps sounds transparent for almost all music. It always works at 48 kHz internally.

Are my M4R files uploaded anywhere?

No. The M4R to OPUS conversion runs entirely in your browser using ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Your files are never sent to a server, so even private recordings stay on your device.

Can I convert several M4R files to OPUS at once?

Yes. Add up to 50 files; they are converted one after another, and you can download each OPUS file separately or all of them together as a ZIP archive.

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