.m4a file extensions are audio files that are compressed with using a lossless codec meaning that there is no loss in quality of the file. These are then saved in the MPEG-4 container but stores audio instead of video.

What programs play .M4A?

Any of the following programs to open .m4a files:

Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Media Player Classic
KSP Sound Player
Roxio Creator 2010
Nullsoft Winamp Media Player
NCH Swift Sound WavePad

A .3GP file extension is the mobile phone video file format and is the new standard for delivering rich multimedia to mobile devices. Typically, mobile phones that are equipped with a recording facility use the .3GP file extension as the standard file format for recording video clips. A 3GP file format contains audio and video streams. 3GP is mainly used for mobile devices as they allow fast downloading or transfer of video and audio clips over the Internet.

What programs play 3GP files?

You can use the following programs to open 3GP files:

- Apple QuickTime Player
- RealPlayer
- Roxio Creator 2010
- VLC media player
- Bitberry Final Media Player
- MIKSOFT Mobile 3GP Converter
- MPlayer
- MediaPlayerLite

But what is CD/DVD Ripping? Ripping is the process of copying audio or video from a CD or DVD to your PC. Ripping is often used to shift formats, and to edit, duplicate or back up media content. A rip is basically copied content, in its destination format, along with accompanying files.

The process is very easy to do and it only takes a few steps.

A step-by-step guide on how to RIP from CD and DVD with Converterlite.

Follow the instructions below:

1) Insert CD or DVD and open ConverterLite

2) Choose input method CD/DVD

3)  A window will appear. (This is where you can choose which media you want to RIP.) Select media.

4) Click OK.

5) Await finish

AVI files are supported by all types of video player and most devices. These include Apple iPod, Tablet PCs and most mobile phones.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including AVI files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select MPEG. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

MOV files are supported by Quicktime Player and some open source video players. As the file type is an Apple video format it isn’t compatible with many Microsoft video players.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including MOV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

F4V files are Flash video file format. These files are similar to FLV files meaning that they are compatible with a lot of video players and video streaming.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking video you will be able to find all accepted formats including F4V files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select a format you wish to convert to. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

AVI files are supported by most portable video players, such as the Apple iPod Touch and Tablet PCs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including FLV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

MPEG files are supported by most portable video players, such as the Apple iPod Touch and Tablet PCs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including MPEG files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

WAV files are supported by most portable music players, such as the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune. They can also be played on the Amazon Kindle and mobile phones.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Audio Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including WMV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select WMV. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

WAV files are supported by most portable music players, such as the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune. They can also be played on the Amazon Kindle and mobile phones.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Audio Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including WAV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

• Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
• Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select WAV. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.