How to Send GarageBand Files

If you’re wondering how to send GarageBand files, rest assured – it’s actually very simple. Read on to find out how you can send a GarageBand track either as a .m4a or .band file.

How to Send GarageBand Files

If you want to send it as an mp3 or m4a file, meaning the recipient will be able to listen to it in iTunes:

1. Open the desired song/audio track in GarageBand
2. In the top bar, select “Share” and click “Song to iTunes” in the drop-down menu that appears
3. Enter the title, artist, composer, album, iTunes playlist, and Quality and click “Share”
4. Open a new email message and click the “attach” symbol (typically a paperclip icon)
5. Search for your track name, and select the “.m4a” file version
6. Send the email!

If you want to send it as a file that can be opened via GarageBand (for example if you’re sending it to get mixed and mastered):

1. Open a new email message and click the attach symbol (typically a paperclip icon)
2. Search for your track name, and select the “.band” version
3. Send the email!