Itunes help
Cruiser
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From: Oak Harbor, WA
Thanks for the info. I guess Im just a little disappointed. I have I tunes and finally figured out how to burn cd in mp3 format so I was happy because I can get alot of music on one cd which is nice when cruising. So I decided to buy a few songs that I want instead of whole cds from the store and it wont let me use what I just paid for. I will try the tips you guys posted
Road Warrior
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From: Cheltenham, UK
Don't get too frustrated because it can be done - I do it all the time. You just have to first create a playlist with the tunes you want to burn and then convert them to MP3. You can do this using any number of free software out there. Google "MP3 Conversion Freeware" and tons of options will be there. I use a MAC to do this but I would be more than willing to help you out if you run into trouble, just send a PM... Good luck!
If you "Rip" a CD to Itunes, it will by default save it in AAC format which is Apples preferred format (and they would argue superior to mp3). If you browse through explorer to these files you will see they have an extension *.m4a - these can be converted exactly as described above and through numerous other methods all broadly touched on here.
If, however, you buy and download through ITunes these files will be signed and will have an extension *.m4p - and these cannot be converted to mp3. The reason is very simple, MP3 file format does not have the capability to digitally sign (lock) files. The whole reason ITunes / Apple have been successful in terms of their relationship with the recording industry is that they have demonstrated that downloaded music through ITunes cannot be pirated. You are entitled to transfer this music to 5 other machines (or burn 5 disks) and then that music will "expire".
So, in essence, to convert this to MP3 you have to burn a CD and re-rip as mp3, that does work.
Personally, I never download off ITunes anymore. Main reason being that there is virtually no cost saving and actually the sound quality I have found to be very disappointing. Itunes relies on an impulse buy of music, which we all fall for I guess, but if you can be patient buy the CD rather
Road Warrior
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From: Boston, MA
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Been there - Done that...
You dont need any extra software.
I posted all the instructions here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/4245480-post33.html
It works!!
You dont need any extra software.
I posted all the instructions here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/4245480-post33.html
It works!!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 118
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From: Oak Harbor, WA
I don't believe this will work for music which has been bought and downloaded through ITunes as these are digitally signed. Just to be clear:
If you "Rip" a CD to Itunes, it will by default save it in AAC format which is Apples preferred format (and they would argue superior to mp3). If you browse through explorer to these files you will see they have an extension *.m4a - these can be converted exactly as described above and through numerous other methods all broadly touched on here.
If, however, you buy and download through ITunes these files will be signed and will have an extension *.m4p - and these cannot be converted to mp3. The reason is very simple, MP3 file format does not have the capability to digitally sign (lock) files. The whole reason ITunes / Apple have been successful in terms of their relationship with the recording industry is that they have demonstrated that downloaded music through ITunes cannot be pirated. You are entitled to transfer this music to 5 other machines (or burn 5 disks) and then that music will "expire".
So, in essence, to convert this to MP3 you have to burn a CD and re-rip as mp3, that does work.
Personally, I never download off ITunes anymore. Main reason being that there is virtually no cost saving and actually the sound quality I have found to be very disappointing. Itunes relies on an impulse buy of music, which we all fall for I guess, but if you can be patient buy the CD rather
If you "Rip" a CD to Itunes, it will by default save it in AAC format which is Apples preferred format (and they would argue superior to mp3). If you browse through explorer to these files you will see they have an extension *.m4a - these can be converted exactly as described above and through numerous other methods all broadly touched on here.
If, however, you buy and download through ITunes these files will be signed and will have an extension *.m4p - and these cannot be converted to mp3. The reason is very simple, MP3 file format does not have the capability to digitally sign (lock) files. The whole reason ITunes / Apple have been successful in terms of their relationship with the recording industry is that they have demonstrated that downloaded music through ITunes cannot be pirated. You are entitled to transfer this music to 5 other machines (or burn 5 disks) and then that music will "expire".
So, in essence, to convert this to MP3 you have to burn a CD and re-rip as mp3, that does work.
Personally, I never download off ITunes anymore. Main reason being that there is virtually no cost saving and actually the sound quality I have found to be very disappointing. Itunes relies on an impulse buy of music, which we all fall for I guess, but if you can be patient buy the CD rather
I do agree that it can not be done by using iTunes alone - as sgdiesel said - but it can with the right software which is usually found as freeware on the web.
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