Itunes: Plus Aac M4a Sites ((full))

If you own physical CDs or lossless audio files, you can create your own iTunes Plus-equivalent files. By using iTunes (or the Apple Music App) and setting the import settings to "AAC Encoder" at "Custom -> 256 kbps (VBR), optimized for M4A," you can replicate the exact encoding quality utilized by Apple's retail store.

: Users can freely transfer files between personal devices. Itunes Plus Aac M4a Sites

In the early days of the iTunes Store, music files were protected by Apple’s proprietary Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, known as FairPlay. These files used the .m4p extension, which restricted playback to authorized Apple devices. In 2007, Apple introduced "iTunes Plus," removing DRM protection and upgrading the audio quality. By 2009, the entire iTunes catalog transitioned to this standard. If you own physical CDs or lossless audio