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Well, it's also worth noting that different file extensions can have different associations, so .m4b is more likely to open in an app that the user wants to use
by danudey 6y ago
Well, it's also worth noting that different file extensions can have different associations, so .m4b is more likely to open in an app that the user wants to use for audiobooks, rather than opening in a generic mp4 audio playing app.
Even iTunes, I think, would treat files differently between m4r (Ringtone) and m4a (audio) files, so despite there being no difference at all, using the 'correct' extension might be quite a bit more convenient in the long run.
- Youden 6y agoThis is true and I'm not saying you shouldn't use the .m4b extension, I just want to make it clear that that's the only difference. A ".m4b file" is just an MP4 with a funny file extension.
- encom 6y ago>Even iTunes, I think, would treat files differently[...] Yes, because it's Apple (of course) who started using non-standard .m4a, .m4b and .m4r extensions, instead of the standard .mp4.
- LocalH 6y agoI don’t see a problem with .m4a and .m4v for standalone streams of AAC and AVC respectively.