Convert iTunes to MP3 Format - Comments Page 21

I apologize, I just posted a really dumb comment. The songs that are converting without error are songs that I had previously moved on CDs from one computer to another. The songs that I have downloaded directly to this machine are not converting. Oops!!!

I followed your instructions and got the converted file but then I tried to play the AAC file on itunes it said it couldn't find it. I then tried to copy the file from the ipod folder but that won't work either (the tune is on the ipod). Have I lost it on my computer? It shows in all the lists but just can't be found when trying to play it.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Did you convert to MP3 and delete the AAC file, as I suggested?

After you ahve changed the setting to "Import Using MP3 Encoder" you can re-import the CD's you have previously copied in to iTunes. They will copy over the aac files and now will be in MP3 format. I was origionally deleting and then importing to get them converted. This removed them from play lists but the aforementioned copy over process leaves the play lists in tact. Still a pain but at least it is a one step process. Sorry but this doesn't fix iTunes store downloads.

I deleted the AAC file reluctantly because I wanted to keep it part of my playlist. That is I want top have it in the playlist for the ipod but also have it on my Palm in MP3 format. Can that be done?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, there's no reason you can't have both the AAC and MP3 versions of the same song in your iTunes library.

Hi Bob, I want to burn MP3 music on a CD. I have converted songs in my I-tunes playlist to MP3 format and I have changed the setting under "preferences/burning/Disc format: MP3". However, when I try to burn MP3's I can not fit more than 15 songs on one CD? How do I fit +/- 200 songs on one CD?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You might need to use a lower bitrate when converting to MP3. Do the actual file sizes of the MP3s inidcate that iTunes is calculating space available correctly?

Anybody tried doubleTwist? It's free and claims to remove DRM from iTunes (among other things). I haven't personally tried it but thought I'd throw it out there for discussion.

I found the easy way out. Most of the music I want is available to purchase in downloadable MP3 format at Amazon.com--and I believe other sites as well. Amazon is usually slightly cheaper than iTunes (e.g. most albums are $8.99 instead of $9.99) and includes full digital rights. Amazon supplies a software manager that will feed the downloaded MP3's directly into iTunes or Windows Media Player so you can then put your music on any player you want.

It was very simple to use--no fiddling. I love being able to listen to my music on the device I choose. Sometimes that's even an iPod!

I received a gift card for itunes and figured there wouldn't be a problem syncing my purchases to my mp3. Well after trying several ways, no luck. I had already burned the CD, and converted the songs out of the 'protected AAC file', so I wasn't to far off. Thanks for the help with encoding to mp3,it worked!

Instead of burning to CD, why not just create an ISO file with all your music in it, then mount the ISO file in a virtual cd program like Daemon Tools (www.daemon-tools.cc)..
You will save you plenty of time and $$ on cd's and if you've got a large collection, say 20GB like me, then you can do more than 700mb at a time.

"That's because the iTunes tracks that you purchase and download are in a "protected" AAC or M4P audio format. Only it's not YOU that is being protected, it's Apple, or rather Apple's bottom line. Apple explains this by saying that their proprietary format gives you superior sound quality, but that's a smokescreen. It's all about DRM, and DRM is all about the money."

Jeeze buddy catch a clue. The DRM is for the music owners. Apple would sell more songs without DRM and has asked the music companies to allow them to do so. Do you not understand Business 101? The Music companies set the conditions under which their music is sold. Apple would sell more DRM free music if allowed by the companies that own the music.

Other sites are allowed to sell DRM free music in order to try and undermine Apple's position. They also set wholesale and therefor retail prices on the other sites. Apple has traditionally had a single price model that the music companies hated. They don't like that.

I suspect you think I'm a "fanboy" since people like to toss that name out, but I challenge you to do a little study and see who actually sets the terms for sale of their music products at stores.

I guess I'll forgive you because you are just a techie and don't have a clue about how capitalism works, and you got the tech part correct. But think about it. go read a few contracts.

I don't care if you post this. I bet you won't but catch a clue instead of just spouting ignorant prejudices. I know you don't like paying for things since you like Linux...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, we all know that it's the Evil Record Companies and the RIAA that are to blame. But the good news is that DRM seems to be going away... and that is clearly in response to consumer demand.