Open M4P files

  • Full name
    Apple ITunes Music Store Audio Format
  • Developer
    Apple
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a M4P file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a M4P file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your M4P file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is M4P file?

M4P refers to protected mp4 files that contain only audio data.

More info

The p stands for protected, so protected. These files contain aac encoded audio data using the lossy compression method.

M4P is a proprietary version of the aac format that Apple iTunes uses for DRM (Digital Rights Management) FairPlay protected files. This DRM variant limits the number of computers and devices on which the file can be played.

In order to play an M4P file, the corresponding computer must be authorized using iTunes. The files are linked to an iTunes account and a maximum of 5 computers can be authorized with the same account data. Winamp needs a plugin to play these files.

Programs which can open a M4P file

How to open file with M4P extension?

In order to open a file with M4P extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening M4P file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with M4P files, follow the instructions below.
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Install iTunes or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening M4P files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support M4P files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of M4P files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set iTunes as the default program for opening M4P files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate M4P files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the iTunes applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where iTunes has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with M4P files

Sometimes problems with opening M4P files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • M4P files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open M4P files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • M4P file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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