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Basic information about M4B file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension M4B（*.M4B or *.m4b）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the M4B file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the M4B file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the M4B file with their brief description and a list of programs that support M4B file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the M4B file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the M4B file?
How to open a M4B file?
What programs do I need to open a M4B file?
What programs help to create and edit a M4B file?
How to convert M4B files to another file format?
How to convert another files to M4B file format?

1.Detail information about M4B file extension: MPEG-4 Audio Book File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert M4B files
File type	MPEG-4 Audio Book File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	M4B file is a MPEG-4 Audio Book File developed by Apple. Audiobook file based on the MPEG-4 container format; typically compressed with .AAC encoding; nearly identical to an .M4A file, but denoted as an audiobook and can be "bookmarked" by supporting audio players.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple iTunes Microsoft Windows Media Player Nullsoft Winamp VideoLAN VLC media player Ventis Media MediaMonkey 4 Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 Aimersoft DRM Media Converter AVS Audio Converter Helium Music Manager Zune
macOS	Apple iTunes VideoLAN VLC media player TuneClone Audio Converter
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player
Android	VLC media player for Android

How to convert M4B files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for M4B files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve M4B to another files conversion, you may use the option.

M4B to MP3

M4B to OGG

How to convert another files to M4B file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to M4B file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to M4B conversion, you may use the option.

MP3 to M4B

Can't open a M4B file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.M4B”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the M4B extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support M4B file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of M4B files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a M4B file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a M4B file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a M4B file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the M4B file is damaged.
Whether the M4B file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the M4B file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the M4B file format is incompletely.
Whether the M4B file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a M4B file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a M4B file.

If the M4B file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.