MPEG file (MPEG) stores data in the MPEG format. MPEG-4 Audio (M4A) stores AAC-encoded audio in an MPEG-4 container, the standard audio format produced by iTunes and Apple devices. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Metadata such as creation date and embedded colour profiles is preserved where the target format supports it. The result is a standard M4A file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles MPEG-to-M4A conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.