Convert iTunes to MP3 Format - Comments Page 6

The article is very helpful, but I would like to make a little observation:I have used Hymn software in the past, but they have a history of unstable software that works for a while, then no longer works. That's why, at some point I've chosen Tunebite and sticked with it. At least in my opinion is the best such software on the market

There is a software named "NoteBurner Audio Converter" which install a virtual CD-RW burner. While you set your default CD Burner of iTunes to "NoteBurn CD-RW" and then you could burn your playlist to this virtual device. The software converts the music files to plain MP3 files straight forward. I would highly recommend this cool super software to those who want convert their purchased music file.

The website of the above mentioned virtual CD-RW burning software to convert protected music to plain MP3 is http://www.noteburner.com

Some may consider it a hassle to record to CD first, but don't you want a backup of what you've paid for? good idea?

Thank you so much!!! Noteburner is amazing! I'm not technically savvy, but I easily converted my entire Itunes library to MP3. Now everyone in my family is enjoying their playlist on their phone and/or PSP. Hurray!

Thanks so much. I created music in Garage Band, converted it to I-Tunes, then converted to MP3 after switching the AAC setting to MP3. I did not get the Stop Sign, it just let me do it without burning a disc or anything. Probably because it's my own music.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you~! I just spent a miserable weekend with Itunes problems. On Friday ordered 16 songs from Itunes to play on my new mp3 player, wouldn't work! So I went to buy an Ipod and when I got to my sisters house to download more music, it was only synchronized with my computer at home, 300 miles away! Only way I could add to it was to delete all my songs on the Ipod! The it still would not recognize it and found out the battery was not replaceable. Problem after problem and they have such a monopoly on this that are we protecting the actual music artist or Ipods bottom line as someone else said. My sister planned on buying Ipod and her daughter also that weekend. I talked them out of it and we are both happy. You try to do things legally and you get the crappy end of the stick. No more, thanks for the info~!

I understand about the copyright issues, but I'm trying to record my own voice (to add to online courses for my students) and convert it to something my students can use whether they have iTunes, and iPod or not. This is not copyrighted material. Mac also has GarageBand where you can record your own music, also not copyrighted, so I don't understand why they don't make it possible to export from iMovie and GarageBand into other formats.

DO IT FOR FREE. :) I like using free software. I can't bring myself to pay for those converter programs, after I've already paid for the iTunes downloads. 20+ dollars to convert a 99 cent song? That's like paying $20 for a song. No thank you.

Any who... I use a totally FREE audio recording program called: Audacity. Basically, I use Audacity to record the song while it plays on my computer, then when the song is over, I export the recording as an MP3. I export at 256K. I notice no loss in sound quality.

After installing Audacity, you'll have to install the LAME MP3 codec (FREE) so you can export to MP3. It's not hard. Also, to record what is playing on your computer, you'll have to select "Stereo Mix" in the drop-down menu in the source selection box. Adjust the recording volume to avoid distortion. Use Audacity to record what you want, delete the rest, export to MP3, and you're done.

It's all free, BUT, it will take some work, and you may get some back ground "hiss" way deep down in the mix. It's almost inaudible though.

I think iTunes should be ashamed of themselves for putting a strangle-hold on the downloads like this. I paid for it, that makes it mine, I should be able to do whatever I want to with it. This kind of business practice wouldn't fly with anything else. We shouldn't stand for this. *gets off soapbox* Thanks for your time. :)

EDITOR'S NOTE: Are you recording from the speakers, with a microphone? Or does Audacity capture the audio stream from the sound card?

Great, this article really helped. Now, I just want to know if I need to burn a music CD on a regular CD-R, or if I can use a CD-RW. I dont have enough m4p to burn an entire CD, and I dont want to wait many months before being able to listen my music on my Mp3 player. Loosing an entire CD-R just for 4 songs.... not sure...

EDITOR'S NOTE: A CD-RW disc should work fine.