.M4B File
.m4b is MPEG-4 Audio Book File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .m4b |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | Apple |
| Category | Audio |
.m4b is MPEG-4 Audio Book File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .m4b |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | Apple |
| Category | Audio |
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The m4b file extension is associated with the Apple MPEG-4 audio bookmarkable file format that is used to store audio books and audio podcasts.
The M4B file format is similar to M4A AAC MPEG-4 audio file format. However M4B file contains other metadata including chapter markers, images, and hyperlinks. M4A files cannot be bookmarked (M4A file doesn't remember paused time), whereas M4B files can.
M4B audio books and audio podcasts are available on the Apple iTunes Store. Audio books are often distributed with Apple Digital Rights protection called FairPlay DRM.
An m4b file extension is used for Apple MPEG-4 AAC audio files that contain audio books or audio podcast shows downloaded from the Apple iTunes Store. An m4b is similar to M4A audio format, but contain other metadata, like chapter markers, images and hyperlinks. M4B unlike M4A is able to remember the position, where it was paused.